FDEM Announces April 11 as the Deadline to Apply for Elevate Florida
Posted On: March 28, 2025
Volusia County residents interested in strengthening their homes against flooding and other storm-related impacts through the Elevate Florida program must act soon. The Florida Division of Emergency Management has announced that applications will no longer be accepted after 7 p.m. on Friday, April 11. Draft applications not submitted by the deadline will not be considered for funding.
Elevate Florida is a statewide residential mitigation program offering financial assistance for projects such as home elevations, wind retrofits, and reconstruction. Interested property owners who have not yet submitted their applications are encouraged to take the following steps:
- Create or log into their account on the Elevate Florida Portal at fdem-resmit.my.site.com/Elevate.
- Begin or continue a draft application. To access a saved draft, click the Status tab and select the hyperlinked Tracking Number.
- Review all sections of the application to ensure all required fields are completed.
- Upload all necessary documents to support the application. These may include photos of the structure from all four sides; insurance declaration pages; elevation certificates; geotechnical reports or soil studies; structural integrity assessments; photos showing flooding or high-water marks; insurance claim information; any substantial damage determination letters from local government; and the most recent federal tax return to verify combined household income.
- Double-check all contact and personal information for accuracy.
- Click “Submit” to complete the application.
Once submitted, applicants will be contacted by an assigned case manager using their preferred contact method. For more information or to apply, visit fdem-resmit.my.site.com/Elevate or call 877-353-8835.
