Oakland Park: Hurricane Loss Mitigation Grants for Home Strengthening

Oakland Park residents can seek financial assistance for home strengthening through the Hurricane Loss Mitigation Program (HLMP). The City of Lauderdale Lakes administers the program and is accepting inquiries for grant opportunities. This program provides funding for wind-resistance construction and installations to qualified owner-occupied, single-family properties.

The initiative, supported by state funding from the Division of Emergency Management, requires strict compliance with Florida Building Codes and manufacturer specifications for all approved work. Eligible mitigation activities include roof covering replacement, installation of window and door protection, fitting of hurricane straps, and application of a secondary water barrier.

The program prioritizes applications on a first-come, first-qualified, first-served basis. The City of Lauderdale Lakes will not award subsidy financing for properties with existing code violations, liens, open permits, or illegal structures.