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Consultants brief Fort Myers Beach council on FEMA elevation grants for 25 homeowners
Summary
Consultants told Fort Myers Beach council that FEMA has approved Hazard Mitigation grants to elevate about 25 island homes, outlined reimbursement timelines and deed restrictions requiring perpetual flood insurance, and warned homeowners about procurement, the 50% substantial-improvement rule and potential out‑of‑pocket matching costs.
Mark, a consultant leading the presentation for the town, told the Fort Myers Beach Town Council on Monday that FEMA has approved Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funding to elevate about 25 island homes and that a homeowner kickoff meeting will be held later the same day.
The consultants said the program reimburses eligible costs after work is completed and vetted. "This is a reimbursement grant," Mark said, adding that FEMA will reimburse up to 75% of an approved project cost and that homeowners or other nonfederal sources must provide the nonfederal match. He and Robert Ludd described the process: surveys and elevation certificates, professional-engineer reviews, permitting and procurement that must follow town rules, and quarterly or milestone payment requests.
Why it matters: the grants reduce flood risk for participating homeowners and lower emergency…
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