How do I navigate through My Safe FL Home application steps?

Homeowners can follow these steps when navigating through My Safe FL Home:

Step 1: Apply for a Hurricane Mitigation Inspection

• The Homeowner submits an Inspection Application via the Applicant Portal https://mysafeflhome.com/.
• Homeowners must provide all required information and documentation to receive Inspection Application approval.

Step 2: Schedule an Initial Inspection

• Upon Inspection Application approval, the Homeowner schedules an Initial Inspection for the Inspector to determine which, if any, Improvements are recommended for the home.

Step 3: Receive an Initial Inspection Report

• The Inspector uploads the Initial Inspection Report to the Applicant Portal.
• Per MSFH Program guidelines, if there are no recommended improvements in the Initial Inspection Report, the Homeowner will not be able to proceed with a Grant Application.  

Step 4: Apply for a Hurricane Mitigation Grant

• The Homeowner submits a Grant Application via the Applicant Portal on https://mysafeflhome.com/.
• The Grant Application is made up of two stages:
  • Eligibility Confirmation; and
  • Contractor Confirmation
• Homeowners must provide all required information and documentation to receive Grant Application approval.

Step 5: Complete a Hurricane Mitigation Project

• The Homeowner works with their Contractor to complete a Mitigation Project for improvements on the home, based on the recommendations in the Initial Inspection Report. The Program allows each Homeowner to receive only one (1) Grant Reimbursement/Disbursement and one (1) Final Inspection. 

Step 6: Schedule a Final Inspection

• Upon completion of the Mitigation Project, the Homeowner schedules a Final Inspection for the Inspector to observe any improvements that were successfully completed on the home.

Step 7: Receive a Final Inspection Report

• The Inspector uploads the Final Inspection Report to the Applicant Portal.

Step 8: Submit a Draw Request

• The Homeowner submits a Draw Request via the Applicant Portal on https://mysafeflhome.com/.
• Homeowners must provide all required information and documentation to receive Draw Request approval.
• Only improvements that are recommended in the Initial Inspection Report and observed in the Final Inspection Report are eligible for Grant Reimbursement/Disbursement.