My Safe Florida Home: 2025 Updates

July 10, 2025•1 min read

My Safe Florida Home Program: What’s New & How It Helps You

The My Safe Florida Home (MSFH) program just got a major boost—$280 million in new funding from the 2025 Florida Legislature. That means more homeowners have a chance to receive grants for essential hurricane-prep upgrades and receive free mitigation inspections. (Florida Realtors, Florida Realtors)

What’s Updated

The MSFH website now features:

Revised eligibility criteria to prioritize homeowners
Step-by-step videos and guides
Clear instructions on how to apply

These enhancements aim to help eligible homeowners tap into the program quickly as funds become available. (Florida Realtors)

Inspection & Grant Details

Free Wind-Mitigation Inspection
- Available to single-family, owner-occupied, site-built homes with homestead exemption
- Not available for condos, mobile homes, rentals, or second homes (My Safe Florida Home, Florida Realtors)
Matching Grants for Upgrades
- Up to $10,000, reimbursing two-thirds of qualified work
- Full grant (no match needed) available for low-income homeowners
- For others, the home must be valued at $700,000 or less and built before 2008
- Final inspection required to secure reimbursement (Florida Realtors, Florida Realtors)

Who’s First in Line?

As of July 1, the program prioritizes four homeowner groups:

Low-income + age 60+
Low-income (all ages)
Moderate-income + age 60+
Moderate-income (all ages) (My Safe Florida Home)

Grants are awarded first-come, first-served, so completing the portal questionnaire early is key to securing funding.

What You Should Do Now

Log in to the MSFH portal and complete the prioritization questionnaire
Request your free wind-inspection as soon as portals open (expected in August) (ClickOrlando)
Review the upgraded website to understand the full application and reimbursement process

Why It Matters to You

Strengthen your home against hurricanes
Potentially lower your insurance premiums
Receive up to $10,000 toward improvements
Boost safety and resilience for you and your family

Deborah Kling

Deborah Kling, the founder of Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty - Kling Group, which is a family run brokerage, is one of the first AI Certified Agents in the world and a nationally recognized real estate expert. She wanted to make it a one stop shop by also becoming a Loan Officer with Your Home Loans powered by Nexa Mortgage. With over 8 years of experience, Deborah has a deep understanding of the challenges homeowners face when trying to sell or buy a property. Her passion for leveraging technology and providing exceptional service has driven her to develop a unique, customer-centric approach that consistently delivers unparalleled results. As a host of The American Dream TV, a national real estate telly award winning and emmy nominated show, Deborah shares her expertise with a wide audience. She even published an Amazon book called The AI-Powered Homeowner: The Guide to Revolutionizing Real Estate, empowering homeowners with the knowledge and tools they need to succeed in today's market. Her warm personality, coupled with her unwavering commitment to her clients' success, has earned her a stellar reputation and a loyal following. When she's not helping families achieve their real estate dreams, she's actively supporting local causes like Defenders of Freedom and Foodraising Friends, believing that success means nothing without giving back to the community.

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