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The state stops taking applications for My Safe Florida Home after it quickly fills up again

The state has stopped taking new applications for a popular home hardening program, soon after a new round of funding became available.
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Governor approves $200 million for My Safe Florida Home grants

Gov. Ron DeSantis approved $200 million to continue a popular home-hardening grant program.
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Home hardening money approved by the Florida Legislature

A home-hardening grant program designed to help reduce property-insurance costs could get another $200 million from the state.
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Here are the budget differences between the Florida House and Senate

Florida Senate and House budget committees approved spending plans that top $115 billion; but there are differences.
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Florida Senate passes bill for Hurricane Idalia aid and funding for My Safe Florida Home

The bill providing $176 million to the My Safe Florida Home program for matching grants up to $10,000 to help homeowners with weatherproofing.
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Florida Legislators approve providing appropriate funding for the ‘Safe Florida Home’ program

The Florida House voted 110-0 to approve a bill to cover 17,000 already-submitted applications to the My Safe Florida Home program.
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Florida special session includes bills for home improvements and hurricane aid

One Florida special session bill provide money to ease a backlog of residents seeking to lower insurance premiums by improving their homes.
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Florida lawmakers are considering fixing the backlog in the underfunded home upgrade program

More than 17,000 applications await funding or have been submitted as part of Florida's My Safe Florida Home program.
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