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FURTHER
Q&A ON MATCHING GRANTS
Question: My inspection report
recommends that I protect my doors and
and windows (Items 6 & 7). Can I apply
for a grant to shutter just my windows
(and gable vents if applicable)?
Answer: Yes. You can apply for a
grant to protect just your windows and
gable vents, if applicable (or just your
exterior doors) but you must protect all
the windows and gable vents, if
applicable (or exterior doors) on your
home to achieve maximum hurricane
protection. Even if some of your windows
or doors are already protected, the
inspection report will recommend that
all openings (windows, doors, sliding
glass doors, gable vents and garage
door) be protected because that level of
protection will result in an improved
hurricane-resistance rating for your
home. Garage doors and skylights are
stand alone improvements for which you
can be reimbursed. Please ask your
contractor to provide you with a
‘cut’
or diagram’ sheet detailing what
openings were protected.
Question: Some of my windows already
have shutters. Can I submit a
reimbursement request for just the
windows without shutters?
Answer: If the shutters that are
currently on your home are not
“hurricane/impact-rated” you will need
to upgrade those shutters in order to be
reimbursed under the program. Your wind
inspection report should reflect the
number of windows that actually need
protection.
Question: Can I submit a
reimbursement request for some of my
windows and later submit my form for the
remaining windows?
Answer: No. We will only pay half
your cost when all windows and gable
vents, if applicable are protected.
Question: Can I put permanently
deployed shutters on the front of my
house and removable shutters on the back
of my house?
Answer: Yes - you can choose
different types of window protection (or
door protection) for different areas of
your house provided that all windows (or
doors) are protected and as long as all
protection is approved by the Florida
Building Code or Miami-Dade NOA.
Question: I have a hurricane-rated
garage door but it was not installed
with the proper bracing. Is bracing the
door an improvement that is eligible for
reimbursement?
Answer: Yes, but only if the garage
door on the home is a hurricane-rated
door that just needs to have the
necessary bracing to make it an
impact-rated garage door.
Question: I'm installing a new
impact rated door and need to install a
new garage door opener because the one I
have now is not powerful enough to raise
the new door. Will I be reimbursed
for this?
Answer: Yes, if the
contractor confirms the new opener is
necessary, we will reimburse you for it.
Question: Do I also have to
protect my skylights when making
improvements to my windows to get a
reimbursement?
Answer: No. Skylights are
considered a stand-alone improvement for
which you can be reimbursed.
Question: Is the garage door
considered an exterior door?
Answer: Yes, but the garage door
is a separate improvement for which you
can be reimbursed.
Question: My report does not
recommend bracing gable ends. Can I
apply for a grant for the gables that
are accessible?
Answer: Yes. If bracing of gable
ends is not identified by the
department’s wind inspection, but is
identified as necessary by a
participating contractor with the
department, the department will disburse
funds for bracing gable ends with
physical proof, such as photographs or
video, a copy of the building permit
when applicable to do this improvement
and upon re-inspection by the
department.
Question: I am unable to deploy
my removable hurricane-rated panels
because of a medical condition or
disability. Can I apply for a grant to
upgrade my shutters to a permanently
attached option?
Answer: Yes, but you must submit
a letter from your physician, on his/her
office letterhead, documenting the
medical necessity for the upgrade. Your
physician must describe your medical
condition and specifically state that in
his/her medical opinion you are unable
to install the removable panels as the
storm approaches.
For more information, contact our
helpline at 1-866-513-6734.
Question: My report shows that I
have 8 openings but my contractor says
that I have 10. Do I need to have my
report revised?
Answer: We realize there may be
some differences in how the openings are
counted and will process grant
reimbursement requests if there is a
discrepancy of 1-2 openings. Please
contact our helpline for assistance if
the number of opening differences is
more than two. A revised report may be
provided based on paperwork or photos
submitted by the contractor and/or
inspector.
Question:
I currently have hurricane-rated
removable shutters so my report does not
have window protection as an option.
However, I am unable to deploy my
shutters because of my age or because of
a medical condition. Can I apply for a
grant to upgrade my shutters to a
permanently attached option?
Answer:
Yes, but you must submit a letter
from your physician, on his/her office
letterhead, documenting the medical
necessity for the upgrade. For more
information, click on the following
link:
MEDICAL EXEMPTION
INFORMATION.
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FURTHER
Q&A ON MATCHING GRANTS
Question: My inspection report
recommends that I protect my doors and
and windows (Items 6 & 7). Can I apply
for a grant to shutter just my windows
(and gable vents if applicable)?
Answer: Yes. You can apply for a
grant to protect just your windows and
gable vents, if applicable (or just your
exterior doors) but you must protect all
the windows and gable vents, if
applicable (or exterior doors) on your
home to achieve maximum hurricane
protection. Even if some of your windows
or doors are already protected, the
inspection report will recommend that
all openings (windows, doors, sliding
glass doors, gable vents and garage
door) be protected because that level of
protection will result in an improved
hurricane-resistance rating for your
home. Garage doors and skylights are
stand alone improvements for which you
can be reimbursed. Please ask your
contractor to provide you with a
‘cut’
or diagram’ sheet detailing what
openings were protected.
Question: Some of my windows already
have shutters. Can I submit a
reimbursement request for just the
windows without shutters?
Answer: If the shutters that are
currently on your home are not
“hurricane/impact-rated” you will need
to upgrade those shutters in order to be
reimbursed under the program. Your wind
inspection report should reflect the
number of windows that actually need
protection.
Question: Can I submit a
reimbursement request for some of my
windows and later submit my form for the
remaining windows?
Answer: No. We will only pay half
your cost when all windows and gable
vents, if applicable are protected.
Question: Can I put permanently
deployed shutters on the front of my
house and removable shutters on the back
of my house?
Answer: Yes - you can choose
different types of window protection (or
door protection) for different areas of
your house provided that all windows (or
doors) are protected and as long as all
protection is approved by the Florida
Building Code or Miami-Dade NOA.
Question: I have a hurricane-rated
garage door but it was not installed
with the proper bracing. Is bracing the
door an improvement that is eligible for
reimbursement?
Answer: Yes, but only if the garage
door on the home is a hurricane-rated
door that just needs to have the
necessary bracing to make it an
impact-rated garage door.
Question: I'm installing a new
impact rated door and need to install a
new garage door opener because the one I
have now is not powerful enough to raise
the new door. Will I be reimbursed
for this?
Answer: Yes, if the
contractor confirms the new opener is
necessary, we will reimburse you for it.
Question: Do I also have to
protect my skylights when making
improvements to my windows to get a
reimbursement?
Answer: No. Skylights are
considered a stand-alone improvement for
which you can be reimbursed.
Question: Is the garage door
considered an exterior door?
Answer: Yes, but the garage door
is a separate improvement for which you
can be reimbursed.
Question: My report does not
recommend bracing gable ends. Can I
apply for a grant for the gables that
are accessible?
Answer: Yes. If bracing of gable
ends is not identified by the
department’s wind inspection, but is
identified as necessary by a
participating contractor with the
department, the department will disburse
funds for bracing gable ends with
physical proof, such as photographs or
video, a copy of the building permit
when applicable to do this improvement
and upon re-inspection by the
department.
Question: I am unable to deploy
my removable hurricane-rated panels
because of a medical condition or
disability. Can I apply for a grant to
upgrade my shutters to a permanently
attached option?
Answer: Yes, but you must submit
a letter from your physician, on his/her
office letterhead, documenting the
medical necessity for the upgrade. Your
physician must describe your medical
condition and specifically state that in
his/her medical opinion you are unable
to install the removable panels as the
storm approaches.
For more information, contact our
helpline at 1-866-513-6734.
Question: My report shows that I
have 8 openings but my contractor says
that I have 10. Do I need to have my
report revised?
Answer: We realize there may be
some differences in how the openings are
counted and will process grant
reimbursement requests if there is a
discrepancy of 1-2 openings. Please
contact our helpline for assistance if
the number of opening differences is
more than two. A revised report may be
provided based on paperwork or photos
submitted by the contractor and/or
inspector.
Question:
I currently have hurricane-rated
removable shutters so my report does not
have window protection as an option.
However, I am unable to deploy my
shutters because of my age or because of
a medical condition. Can I apply for a
grant to upgrade my shutters to a
permanently attached option?
Answer:
Yes, but you must submit a letter
from your physician, on his/her office
letterhead, documenting the medical
necessity for the upgrade. For more
information, click on the following
link:
MEDICAL EXEMPTION
INFORMATION.
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