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Committee asks staff to return with details on federal funding for private home elevation
Summary
Committee heard staff explain how Miami Beach can help homeowners pursue FEMA-funded elevation under the city’s Private Property Adaptation program and asked for analysis of local match obligations before committing city funds.
Miami Beach staff told the committee on March 4 that private home elevation can be supported using federal mitigation programs and city‑run assistance, and the committee asked administration to return with details on local cost exposure and program mechanics.
Amy Knowles, the city’s chief resilience officer, said the Private Property Adaptation program will include an assessment and technical assistance component to help homeowners determine whether they qualify for federal Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) grants. Knowles said some repetitive‑loss…
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