Applications open for Strengthen Homes Alabama grant

Strengthen Alabama Homes grant applications opened Wednesday for Alabamians. The grants provide up to $10,000 to homeowners who qualify to upgrade their single family residences to protect from wind damage. By helping protect homes across Alabama, the goal of the program is to also lower home insurance rates across the state.

There are four rounds in 2024: Applications are accepted on a first come, first served basis. To register for an account and then apply, click here . To qualify for the SAH grant, homeowners must: After qualifying, applicants will choose three contractors to do the work. Contracts are between the contractors and the homeowners, according to FORTIFIED.

The grant is for $10,000 and the homeowner pays for any work beyond that. "The online application process is designed to only accept applications for the amount of funds available for any given quarterly application period," the website states . "The number of applications that will be accepted is calculated based on the funds available during an application period divided by the maximum allowable grant amount.

Once the maximum number of applications for funding available is received, the online application system will close and not allow a new application to be created and submitted." Stay updated on the latest stories with the WVTM 13 app. You can download it here ..