Elevate Florida Application Deadline Approaching

• Create or log into your account on the Elevate Florida Portal at fdem-resmit.my.site.com/Elevate.
• Begin or continue to a draft application.
• If you have a draft application and need to access it, click on the Status tab at the top of their screen.
• Click on the hyperlinked Tracking Number to access their draft application.
• Review all sections of the application to ensure all required fields are completed.
• Upload any necessary or supporting documents: 
• 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)
• Structural Integrity Assessment (if applicable)
• Flooding photos/high water mark photos
• Insurance claim information
• Substantial Damage Determination letters received from local government (if applicable)
• Combined household income as reflected on the most recent federal tax return
• Double-check the contact information and other personal details for accuracy.
• Click on the Submit button to submit the application.  
• Once an application is submitted, you will be contacted by your assigned case manager through your preferred contact method.  

Application Details

• 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

Eligible Construction 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 the roof, windows, doors, and other vulnerable components of structures. Wind mitigation is another alternative for homes that are not sound enough to elevate.

Potential Program Benefits

• Significant Cost Savings – Homeowners can save 75 to 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) accommodations.