The Hidden Coast

The Elevate Florida portal closes April 11th—just 7 days away! If you live at one of the 500 eligible addresses, please apply ASAP. Only 200 have applied so far, and I’d hate for anyone to miss out. Check your eligibility now—don’t wait!"

DEADLINE - APRIL 11th 2025 @ 7PM
ELEVATE FLORIDA !!!!

Hello All,
I am writing to inform you that applications for Elevate Florida will no longer be accepted after April 11, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. ET. Draft applications that have not been sul be considered for funding. Please share the information in your county.
If a property owner is interested in participating, but has not yet submitted their application, they should take the following steps:
1. Create or log into their account on the Elevate Florida Portal at fdem-resmit.my.site.com/Elevate.
2. Begin or continue to a draft application.
a. If they have a draft application and need to access it, they can click on the Status tab at the top of their screen.
i. Click on the hyperlinked Tracking Number to access their draft application.
3. Review all sections of their application to ensure all required fields are completed.
4. Upload any necessary or supporting documents:
• Photos of the structure (all four sides including front, rear, and both sides)
• Insurance Declaration pages (if available)
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• Elevation Certificates (if applicable)
• Geotechnical Reports (Soil Studies) (if applicable)
• Structural Integrity Assessment (if applicable)
• Flooding photos/high water mark photos
• Insurance claim information
• Substantial Damage Determination letters received from local government (if applicable)
• Combined household income as reflected on the most recent federal tax return
5. Double-check their contact information and other personal details for accuracy.
6. Click on the Submit button to submit their application.
7. Once an application is submitted, they will be contacted by their assigned case manager through their preferred contact method.

As always, thanks for your support and for sharing this information in your community.
Best,