The City of Miami Beach is monitoring potential resources to assist property owners with home elevation and other flood mitigation strategies. If you are interested in learning more about these opportunities as they become available, please complete this form. By signing up, you’ll receive updates and relevant information about home elevation programs that may be of interest to you.
State opportunityElevate Florida (currently accepting applications): Elevate Florida is a statewide residential mitigation program led by the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), designed to protect homes and communities by reducing damage caused by natural disasters like hurricanes and floods. Property owners are able to apply directly. Click here for more information and to apply to the Elevate Florida Program.
Federal opportunity
FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistant (FMA) Program: The FMA grant program is a competitive program that provides funding to state, territory and local governments and federally recognized Tribal Nations. Funds are used for projects that reduce or eliminate the risk of repetitive flood damage to buildings insured by the National Flood Insurance Program. For more information on the FEMA FMA program, click here. 