Is Storm Smart an Authorized My Safe Florida Home Contractor?
Yes, Storm Smart is an authorized contractor with the My Safe Florida Home Program, which means our hurricane protection products meet the program’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) requirements and wind mitigation certification requirements. When your program inspection recommends opening protection improvements, you can use your My Safe Florida Home grant to pay for qualifying Storm Smart installations.
This authorization matters because the My Safe Florida Home Program requires that all grant-funded improvements meet specific standards for hurricane resistance. By choosing an authorized contractor like Storm Smart, you can be confident that your installation will pass the program’s final inspection and qualify for reimbursement.
What It Means to Be an Authorized My Safe Florida Home Contractor
Being an authorized contractor means that Storm Smart’s products have been verified to meet Florida’s stringent hurricane protection standards. Specifically, our products carry the certifications required by the program, including High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) ratings where applicable and wind mitigation certifications that demonstrate they can withstand hurricane-force winds and debris impact.
The My Safe Florida Home Program changed its contractor requirements in mid-2024. Previously, homeowners had to choose from a fixed list of program-approved contractors. Now, homeowners can work with any Florida state-certified contractor whose products meet the program’s standards. Storm Smart meets these standards, making our full range of wind mitigation products eligible for grant funding when recommended in your inspection report.
Storm Smart Products That Qualify for My Safe Florida Home Grants
Our wind mitigation products are eligible for grant funding when they’re recommended in your My Safe Florida Home inspection report. The program covers opening protection, which includes windows, doors, garage doors, and covered patios, and Storm Smart offers a complete range of solutions in this category.
Storm Catcher Hurricane Screens are our flagship hurricane protection product. These include roll down hurricane screens that can be operated manually, by remote, or through a smart hub app, as well as easy screens, slide screens, and strap and buckle screens. All Storm Catcher products meet the certification requirements for My Safe Florida Home grant eligibility.
Impact Windows and Doors provide permanent hurricane protection without the need to deploy shutters before a storm. We offer Smart View Windows which qualify for grant funding.
Aluminum Shutters include rolling shutters (with motorized and smart options), accordion shutters, Bahama shutters, and Colonial shutters. These provide excellent protection while offering various aesthetic options to complement your home’s architecture.
Storm Panels, available in both metal and clear options, are deployed ahead of the storm and also qualify for the program.
Note: Our Flood Smart System are not currently eligible for My Safe Florida Home funding because the program covers only wind mitigation improvements at this time. Flood protection products are pending state certification and may become eligible in the future.
What Storm Smart Does and Does Not Handle in the Grant Process
While Storm Smart is an authorized contractor whose products qualify for the program, it’s important to understand the distinction between what we handle and what the state program handles.
What Storm Smart handles: We provide free consultations to help you understand your options, deliver professional installation of hurricane protection products, manage permits and scheduling, and ensure your installation meets all program requirements for the final inspection. We also offer financing options to help you cover your portion of the cost while you wait for reimbursement.
What the state program handles: The My Safe Florida Home Program manages all grant applications, eligibility verification, and reimbursement processing through mysafeflhome.com. Storm Smart does not submit grant applications on your behalf, verify your eligibility, or guarantee grant approval. Homeowners are responsible for managing their own grant process through the state portal.
We can point you in the right direction and answer general questions about the program, but for official information about your application status, eligibility, or funding, you’ll need to work directly with the program through their website or support channels.
Why Florida Homeowners Choose Storm Smart for Their My Safe Florida Home Projects
Storm Smart has been protecting Florida homes since 1996, with decades of experience as a leader in hurricane protection. We’ve completed over 100,000 installations and work with more than 1,000 homeowners associations across the state. Our A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and 4.6-star rating from over 1,000 Google reviews reflect our commitment to quality and customer service.
Unlike companies that import their products, Storm Smart manufactures our Storm Catcher Hurricane Screens, Aluminum Roll Down Shutter and Accordion Shutters locally in Florida. This gives us full control over quality, permits, and scheduling, allowing us to deliver faster and more reliable installations. When you’re working within the My Safe Florida Home timeline, having a contractor who can move efficiently matters.
We also understand that the reimbursement nature of the program can create a financial gap. Storm Smart offers 0% financing options that can help you cover your project costs upfront while you wait for your grant reimbursement from the state.
Schedule a Free Storm Smart Consultation
If your My Safe Florida Home inspection has recommended opening protection improvements and your grant has been approved, Storm Smart is ready to help you complete your project. Contact us for a free consultation to discuss your options and get a quote. Learn more about how Storm Smart works with the My Safe Florida Home Program.
