My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program
What changed between versions
Added eligibility for three-story buildings containing at least two single-family dwellings, expanding the types of structures that can receive grants.
Added provision allowing condominiums with mixed-income occupancies to participate if at least 80% of occupied units meet the income threshold.
Added requirement for the Department of Financial Services to adopt rules for verifying household income through methods like self-certification, tax returns, or income statements.
Added requirement for periodic recertification of income eligibility to ensure ongoing compliance.
Added requirement that associations receive approval by a majority vote of the board or voting interests before applying for inspections or grants.
Added requirement that 75% of unit owners residing in the building must approve grants that improve individual units.
Added requirement for hurricane mitigation inspectors to verify possession of water intrusion mitigation devices.
Added requirement for associations to complete 100% of opening protection improvements to common elements to qualify for mitigation credits.
Added requirement that grants must be matched at a 1:2 ratio (association provides $1 for every $2 from the state).
Added maximum grant limit of $175,000 per association for roof-related and opening protection projects combined.
Modified the definition of 'service area' by deleting the previous definition and replacing it with a new one defining it as 15 miles inward from the coastline.
Added requirement that grant applications include notarized statements from the board president regarding contractors and commitment to complete improvements.
Added effective date of July 1, 2026 for the act.