The Elevate Florida application portal has launched! To apply, create an account and complete the application on the Elevate Florida Portal.
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. Elevate Florida is designed to expedite the entire process and complete a resident’s mitigation project.
Eligibility
To become a potential participant of the Elevate Florida program, applicants must:
- Be over the age of 18,
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be the legal property owner of a residential property in the State of Florida, and
- Be able to contribute up to twenty-five percent (25%) of the project's total cost.
Multi-family real estate such as duplexes, triplexes, condos, townhomes, semi-detached homes, apartments and manufactured homes may be eligible. 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. Secondary residences may be considered if sufficient funding is available.
The property being submitted for a mitigation project must be owned by individual(s), not a corporate or commercial entity (including LLCs). Individual renters are not eligible. Although renters cannot apply directly, they are encouraged to share program information with the owner of the property.
Program Benefits
Elevating residential properties offers a multitude of advantages for individual property owners, neighborhoods, communities and the entire State of Florida. This proactive approach enhances the safety and value of individual properties while contributing to overall resilience and sustainability.
For property owners:
- Significant Cost Savings – Homeowners can save 75–100 percent on the cost of protecting their property from future flood damage, making it a cost-effective alternative to managing the project independently.
- Lower Insurance Premiums – Reduce flood insurance costs with improved property resilience.
- Increased Property Value – Strengthen your home’s value with long-term flood protection.
- Comprehensive Support – Enjoy end-to-end assistance, from application to construction, including contractor services, temporary housing support, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation
How to Apply
Navigate to the Elevate Florida Portal to set up an account. Once registered, it will take approximately 20 minutes to fill out the application, assuming all the necessary information is available. Having the following information and documents on hand will expedite the submission review of your application:
Having the following information and documents on hand will expedite the submission review of your application:
- Photos of the structure (all four sides including front, rear, and both sides)
- Insurance Declaration pages (if available)
- Elevation Certificates (if applicable)
- Geotechnical Reports (Soil Studies) (if applicable)
- Flooding photos/high water mark photos
- Insurance claim information
- Substantial Damage Determination letters received from local government (if applicable)
- Combined income as reflected on the most recent federal tax return