INTACT Hurricane Mitigation
Mitigation is the process of 'hardening' a home to make it less likely to be damaged during a storm. The state legislature in conjunction with the Department of Financial Services has provided funding to assist low income residents in making improvements to their home to reduce the likelihood of wind and water damage during a hurricane.The following types of improvements have been approved.
- Improving the strength of the roof deck attachment.
- Creating a secondary roof water barrier to prevent water entering the home if the roof is damaged.
- Code + roof coverings.
- Gable Bracing in homes with gable roofs to reduce roof loss and damage.
- Reinforcement of roof to wall connections to decrease the chance of roof loss.
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Upgrading doors and windows to reduce water intrusion and wind damage.
Homeowners will receive a free home inspection with recommendations on how to make your home stronger against wind damage.
Do You...
- Own a site built home that was constructed prior to March 2002?
- Have a homestead exemption?
- Have a household income less than that in the chart?
| Family Size of | Income Category | Annual Income Less Than |
| 1 | Low | $33,500 |
| 2 | Low | $38,300 |
| 3 | Low | $43,050 |
| 4 | Low | $47,850 |
| 5 | Low | $51,700 |
| 6 | Low | $55,500 |
| 7 | Low | $59,350 |
| 8 | Low | $63,150 |
You may be eligible for assistance with Hurricane Mitigation!
Please call INTACT at
772-462-1777
Click Here for the INTACT Application
PLEASE NOTE: RENTAL PROPERTIES, CONDOMINIUMS, MOBILE AND MANUFACTURED HOMES ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ASSISTANCE UNDER THIS PROGRAM
If your home needs repairs beyond those for mitigation, you may wish to contact the appropriate SHIP program to apply for help.
- Port St. Lucie 871-5264
- Fort Pierce 460-2200
- St. Lucie County 462-1290
Other Helpful Links:
St. Lucie INTACT
437 N 7th Street, Fort Pierce, FL 34950
772-462-1777
Fax: 772-462-2094