GRANT DEADLINES

If you’ve completed the work and are seeking reimbursement:

1. The reimbursement forms sent to you with your grant approval letter must be completed, signed and returned.

The HOMEOWNER REIMBURSEMENT FORM will need to be filled out by you, the homeowner. You must provide the following information on this form:

• Amount charged by the contractor

• Amount you paid the contractor

• Your signature

• Your Social Security number

The CONTRACTOR VERIFICATION FORM(S) will need to be filled out by the participating contractor(s). The Contractor(s) must complete the form, including a breakdown of labor and material costs, to ensure your reimbursement is processed quickly.

• Total job cost charged to the homeowner (for each type of improvement)

• Participating Contractor’s Name

• Business Name

• Participating Contractor’s Signature

• Participating Contractor Number

• Date Work Completed

• For Opening Protections

  • Number of windows and/or doors and square footage protected

  • A Diagram or Cut Sheet detailing what was protected

  Click here to see sample diagram sheets or obtain a blank one for the contractor to fill out

  • Number of labor hours

  • Labor Costs Material Costs

  • Other Costs (such as permit costs if applicable)

• For Bracing Gable Ends

  • Material Type

  • Material Number

  • Number of Labor Hours

  • Labor Costs

  • Material costs

  • Other costs (such as permit costs if applicable)

2. Again, if you are seeking reimbursement for opening protections, please be sure to include a diagram or cut sheet indicating which windows or doors were protected along with your reimbursement forms.

Click here to see sample diagram sheets or obtain a blank one for the contractor to fill out

3. Once the required forms are COMPLETELY filled out, submit the forms and any receipts you have to:

My Safe Florida Home
Reimbursement Request
PO Box 8200
Tallahassee, FL 32314-8200

Note: You should keep a copy of all documentation submitted to the My Safe Florida Home program.

4. If the forms you’ve submitted are complete, you should expect to receive your reimbursement check within 6 to 8 weeks.

You’ve submitted a reimbursement request, what can you expect?

1. Once we receive your reimbursement request and it is complete, we will send you an email confirmation or mail a postcard confirming it has been received and is being processed.

2. If the forms you’ve submitted are complete, you should expect to receive your reimbursement check within 6 to 8 weeks.

3. If the forms are incomplete, we will contact you to let you know what information is missing.

• We may ask you to email, fax or mail us additional documentation.

• We may ask you to provide photos of the work completed on your home.

• If your contractor did not complete the form, we will contact your contractor directly to obtain the necessary information.

• Incomplete reimbursement requests will remain “pending” until all necessary documentation is received.

4. Florida law requires us to re-inspect at least 5 percent of all homes retrofitted with grant funds. Please be aware that your home may be selected for a re-inspection.

5. If you have any questions concerning any of the information that has been provided, please contact the My Safe Florida Home helpline by calling 866-513-6734. We have specialists who are happy to assist you with your questions Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.