For Immediate Release: Tuesday, March 27, 2025
Contact: Office of Communications, Communications@MyFloridaCFO.com, 850.413.2842

Urgent Update on the My Safe Florida Home Program

~ Homeowners Must Complete an Age and Income Survey to Receive Grant Funding ~

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. –

Today, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis urged homeowners who have completed home inspections under the My Safe Florida Home program, to submit required age and income information through a survey on the Program’s website, MySafeFLHome.com. Per Florida statute, senior citizens and low-income Floridians are prioritized during the initial award of grant opportunities. As such, all Program applicants must provide their age and income information as a necessary step toward receiving grant funding. 

CFO Jimmy Patronis said, “There’s over $100 million in existing My Safe Florida Home funds and about 30,000 inspected properties where the homeowner has not completed the age and income questionnaire. If you haven’t done so already, it’s critical to go online and provide this information as soon as possible. This lets the Program know how to place applicants and provide grant funding opportunities. If you do not do this, you will not receive a grant. The My Safe Florida Home has helped tens of thousands of homeowners across our state, and many more will benefit if they complete this simple but important step. Sincere thanks to the Florida Legislature and all the hard work that they’ve dedicated toward this outstanding program.” 

To complete the required survey:

• Go to MySafeFLHome.com.
• Click on the link to “Access Current Account.”
• Answer the survey questions in the Applicant Portal.
• Monitor your email for updates.

The Program survey is open now. Upon completing the survey, opportunities to apply for a home hardening grant will be communicated through email. As a reminder, completing the Program’s initial inspection and supplying the required survey information does not itself constitute a grant application; rather, the Program will then email a notice of when an applicant’s grant application becomes available. 

The My Safe Florida Home program offers free home inspections and grants up to $10,000 for Floridians to strengthen their homes against storms and hurricanes, while also aiming to reduce insurance costs through mandatory mitigation discounts. In total, the Legislature has appropriated $576 million in funding for grants and over $28.5 million for 178,184 homes to be inspected. Visit My Safe Florida Home Program Resources for additional information.

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About CFO Jimmy Patronis  
Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis is a statewide elected official and a member of Florida’s Cabinet who oversees the Department of Financial Services. CFO Patronis works each day to fight insurance fraud, support Florida’s firefighters, and ensure the state’s finances are stable to support economic growth in the state. Follow the activities of the Department on Facebook (FLDFS) and X (@FLDFS).

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About CFO Jimmy Patronis 
Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis is a statewide elected official and a member of Florida’s Cabinet who oversees the Department of Financial Services. CFO Patronis works each day to fight insurance fraud, support Florida’s firefighters, and ensure the state’s finances are stable to support economic growth in the state. Follow the activities of the Department on Facebook (FLDFS) and X (@FLDFS).