FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)

About This Program

FEMA's HMGP provides federal funding after a Presidentially declared disaster to help communities implement hazard mitigation measures. In Florida, individual homeowners typically access HMGP funds through county-administered programs for home elevation, hurricane shutters, safe rooms, and structural mitigation. Miami-Dade County coordinates project submissions through its Local Mitigation Strategy Working Group (LMSWG). HMGP covers 75% of eligible project costs.

Homeowners do not apply directly to FEMA — Miami-Dade OEM coordinates and submits project requests. Contact Miami-Dade Emergency Management to be placed on the list for upcoming mitigation programs.

Key Details

• Federal funding for hurricane and flood mitigation after disaster declarations
• Covers 75% of eligible project costs — 25% local match required
• Eligible: home elevation, shutters, safe rooms, structural hardening
• Applications go through Miami-Dade Emergency Management, not directly to FEMA
• Contact Miami-Dade OEM to register interest for upcoming mitigation cycles

How to Apply

Deadline: Available after Presidentially declared disasters — contact Miami-Dade OEM