Free home inspections and grants now open in Florida

How it works: The $280 million program prioritizes older and low-income residents before opening up applications to the wider public.

• The selected applicants will receive up to $10,000 each, either as a reimbursement after the work is complete or as a low-income grant.

Who's eligible: To qualify for a grant, a homeowner must first receive an inspection through the program.

• The home needs to be occupied by a homesteaded owner and also have a maximum insured value of $700,000, with an exception for low-income homeowners, among other requirements.

What's next: Group 1 (60 and older, low-income, below 80% of the median county income) can apply for an inspection or grant starting August 4.

• Group 2 (all other low-income) — August 18.
• Group 3 (60 and older, moderate income, below 120% median county income) — September 1.
• Group 4 (other moderate income) — September 15.
• Group 5 (general) — September 29.
• Inspection applications only.

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