FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)

FEMA / Florida Division of Emergency Management / Hillsborough County

Active Disaster Relief

About This Program

FEMA HMGP provides grants to reduce future disaster losses through projects like home elevation, flood proofing, and wind retrofits. Homeowners cannot apply directly; local governments apply on their behalf. Following Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Hillsborough County has active HMGP funding. Contact Hillsborough County Emergency Management for current project opportunities.

Federal share is 75% of eligible project cost. Must be administered through local or state government on homeowner's behalf.

Key Details

  • Reduces future disaster losses through home hardening
  • Federal pays 75% of eligible project costs
  • Covers home elevation, flood-proofing, and wind retrofits
  • Homeowners apply through local government, not directly to FEMA
  • Opens after major disaster declarations; contact local emergency management

How to Apply

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Deadline: Opens after major disaster declarations; contact Hillsborough County Emergency Management

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