Government Funding Retrofit Programs

SAH provides grants to Alabama residents for residential wind mitigation on existing, owner-occupied, single-family homes. Funding for this program comes from the insurance industry in Alabama and is not funded from the state’s general budget, nor is it tied to a federally funded program. 

As part of the Florida Legislature’s leadership approach in helping to reduce the cost of home insurance premiums, changes have been made to the MSFH Program which will take effect July 1, 2024 with an additional $200,000,000 in new program funding.

The guide is based in part on previous technical specifications utilized for a Loss Mitigation Grant Program for Wind Resistive Devices that was administered by the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) Insurance Division from 2006-2008 per an authorization from the State Legislature. 

Introducing the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program. It grants up to $10,000 for homeowners to upgrade their roofs to standards set by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety. The program will help Louisiana homeowners strengthen their roofs to better withstand hurricane-force winds.

The Maryland WholeHome Program can help you make valuable repairs and enhancements to your home that can lower your family’s monthly utility bills and improve your quality of life. With low-interest rate loans and grants, having a healthier home that saves money is easier than ever.

Get information on the programs available for existing home wind mitigation techniques and new home fortification techniques. The information provided is intended to help structures perform better during the next wind event.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded a $3.9 million grant to the State of Utah. The grant will go toward structural retrofitting for 215 homes along the Wasatch Fault in the Salt Lake City area. 

The South Carolina Safe Home program, provides matching and non-matching grant funds to help coastal property owners retrofit their homes to make them more resistant to hurricanes and high-wind damage. SC Safe Home funds may not be used for remodeling, home repair, or new construction.

Owners need to know how to upgrade historic buildings to improve their chance of surviving a major earthquake. This information will help you plan and carry out a seismic upgrade while preserving the important features and character of your historic house.