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Florida Residents; Apply For A Free Wind Inspection On Your Home

By Becky Troutt

Industry Observer with No longer practicing real estate as of 2008.

February 13, 2008 01:06 PM

Go to MySafeFloridaHome.com and apply to see if you qualify for a free wind inspection on your home. The website states the following:

To help Floridians identify how they can strengthen their homes against hurricanes and to reduce hurricane damage exposure in our state, the My Safe Florida Home program is offering free wind inspections by qualified hurricane mitigation inspectors to eligible homeowners.

This is not an entitlement program. You must apply and obtain approval in order to receive the free inspection. Requesting or obtaining an inspection does not guarantee or automatically qualify you for a grant. Floridians whose homes have undergone wind certification and hurricane mitigation inspections approved by the Department of Financial Services may be eligible to apply for matching grants up to $5,000.

Simply click here to view the application and see if you qualify.

Also, if you do not qualify for the free wind inspection, you may still pay the $150 fee yourself to still get an inspection. Simply contact one of the firms directly.

From what I can tell, it is absolutely FREE to submit an application....so GO DO IT!!

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Gayle Balaban

The Best Spot Realty/Waterfront Real Estate/Ooltewah Real E - Chattanooga, TN

E. TN Waterfront Real Estate

We need to do this in Tn. for tornados. I wonder if it is possible?

Feb 13, 2008 01:11 PM

Gary McAdams

GMAC Schwartz Property Sales - Key West, FL

It is great to see all the windstorm breaks homeowners can get. Insurance in Florida is high enough.

Feb 13, 2008 01:22 PM

Real Estate Agent

Windermere, FL

Great Info. Thanks

Feb 13, 2008 01:29 PM

Jacqueline Fortier

JC Penny Realty - Davenport, FL

Homes for Sale in Central Florida

Awesome! Thank you Becky~

Feb 13, 2008 01:54 PM

Charlottesville Solutions

Charlottesville Solutions - Charlottesville, VA

WOW, never heard of it. But now I know, thanks I learn something new everyday and this is todays!!!

Your Friend in Charlottesville!

Feb 13, 2008 11:13 PM

Becky Troutt

No longer practicing real estate as of 2008. - Bradenton, FL

Gayle, not sure, but it should be something all southern states have!

Gary, yes it is getting out of hand here in some places! So every little bit helps.

Hassan, you're welcome!

Jackie, you're welcome too!

Charles, this place is full of things to learn about everyday! ;)

Feb 15, 2008 10:52 PM

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joyce lavery

This service is great. We had our home inspected and got a rebate from our ins to the amt. of $292

Apr 25, 2008 11:42 PM

Big News for Florida Homeowners

Quorum Services has been given the opportunity by the Department of Financial Services to perform a limited number of Free Wind Mitigation Inspections

Since the My Safe Florida Home Program exhausted funding for free wind inspections earlier this year, homeowners have had to hire an inspection professional in order to benefit on premium discounts for existing wind resistant features, as required under Florida Statute 626.0629 for all insurers in the State.

This is a great opportunity for Florida homeowners especially in these difficult economic times.

As the number of inspections is limited you must act quickly. Call us today to apply and reserve a seat on our waiting list.

888.811.1819 or 813.514.6222

Dec 24, 2008 04:50 AM

Steve P

http://www.flash.org/DIYWindInspection/ is a great place to go for free to see if your home will potentially qualify for discounts. CAll me for more info on wind inspections 904-415-6600

Feb 19, 2009 08:07 AM

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