Strengthen Your Roof with the My Safe Florida Home Program

The My Safe Florida Home (MSFH) Program, administered by the Florida Department of Financial Services, offers eligible homeowners up to $10,000 in grant funding to enhance their home’s resilience against hurricanes. A key focus of the program is on roofing improvements, which are crucial for safeguarding your home during severe weather events.​

Eligible Roofing Improvements Include:

  • Enhancing Roof Deck Attachment: Securing roof sheathing (e.g., plywood) more firmly to the trusses or rafters to prevent detachment during high winds.
  • Reinforcing Roof-to-Wall Connections: Installing metal connectors, such as clips or wraps, to strengthen the bond between the roof structure and the walls, reducing the risk of roof uplift.
  • Installing a Secondary Water Resistance (SWR) Barrier: Applying self-adhered underlayment (commonly known as peel-and-stick) or seam tape to the roof deck to prevent water intrusion if the primary roof covering is compromised.
  • Upgrading Roof Covering: Replacing existing roofing materials with more durable options like hurricane-resistant shingles, metal, or tile, provided the entire contiguous roof is replaced. Partial repairs or patching are not eligible for funding.

To participate, homeowners must first obtain a free wind mitigation inspection through the MSFH Program. The inspection report will outline recommended improvements, which must be completed by a licensed Florida contractor. Upon completion and a final inspection, homeowners can apply for reimbursement of up to two-thirds of the project cost, with a maximum state contribution of $10,000.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • The home must have an insured value of $700,000 or less (this requirement is waived for low-income homeowners).​
  • The initial building permit for the home must have been issued before January 1, 2008.
  • The homeowner must agree to a final inspection and provide documentation of insurance premium discounts received due to the improvements.

Protect Your Home with Arry’s Roofing

When it comes to storm protection, no one builds stronger than Arry’s Roofing. As a trusted Florida roofing company for over 35 years, we’re proud to help homeowners make the most of the My Safe Florida Home program. Whether you’re replacing your roof or upgrading for added storm security, our expert team will ensure your improvements meet program guidelines — and deliver peace of mind for years to come.

Let Arry’s guide you through the process and help you secure your grant funding today.

For more information and to apply for the program, visit My Safe Florida Home.