Elevate Florida is a first-of-its-kind, groundbreaking statewide residential mitigation program.
Led by
the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), this program is designed to protect homes
and communities by reducing damage caused by natural disasters like hurricanes and floods.
Benefits For Property Owners Program Eligibility
Elevate Florida expedites the process and completes a For a property owner to be part of the Elevate Florida
resident’s mitigation project the following ways: program, they must:
May reduce insurance premiums Be over 18
Can increase property value Be a U.S. citizen
With only a cost-share up to 25 percent, much Contribute a portion of the project’s total cost
of the project cost is covered
Be the legal property owner of a residential property in
Enjoy end-to-end assistance, from application the State of Florida
to construction, including contractor services,
Multi-family real estate such as duplexes, triplexes, condos,
temporary housing support, and Americans with
townhomes, semi-detached homes, apartments and
Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations
manufactured homes may be eligible.
Eligible Projects
Structure Elevation
Physically raising an existing structure.
Mitigation Reconstruction
The construction of an improved, elevated building on the same site where an existing building and/or
foundation has been partially or completely demolished or destroyed. These activities result in the construction
of code-compliant and hazard-resistant structures. Mitigation Reconstruction is the alternative to Structure
Elevation when the structure is not sound enough to elevate, as determined during application review.
Acquisition/Demolition
A structure is purchased from voluntary sellers and demolished, to be maintained by the local community as
open space. The local community must agree to participate in this project type.
Wind Mitigation
Measures that reduce the risk of future wind damage to structures. This may include alterations to roofs,
windows, doors, and other vulnerable components of structures.
Project Status
Property owners can check the status of a project by logging into their account on the Elevate Florida Portal at
[Link]/Elevate and clicking on Status tab on top of the screen.
For questions or technical support, click “Contact Us” on the portal, send an email to info@[Link], or
call the contact center Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-7 p.m. ET at 877-ELEV8FL (877-353-8835).
Project Timeline
Timelines vary based on project type, with some projects taking up to two years. There are five stages with estimated
time periods of:
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Stage 5
less than one week one to four months two to three months three to nine months one to three months
Application Application Decision and
Construction Closeout
Submittal Review Approval
The property does not need to have experienced flooding or damage in the past to be considered. However, applications
may be prioritized based on history of loss.
Funding and Cost-share
Federal grant funding will cover at least 75 percent of the project cost, meaning property owners only need to invest up to
25 percent—a significant savings.
Property owners will be required to provide up to 25 percent of initial inspection costs prior to inspections being
completed.
The total construction cost for each property will be determined during the initial review period based on factors such
as project type, square footage of living space, foundation and construction type, and any necessary project activities.
Approved property owners will receive a detailed breakdown of their construction cost-share and will have time to
decide if they would like to move forward with the project’s next phase.
The cost-share will also include relocation expenses during construction, meaning the program will pay at least 75
percent of these expenses.
For more information, visit the Elevate Florida Portal and view our frequently asked questions.