Oklahoma homeowners can apply for grants to strengthen roofs against storms
The Oklahoma Insurance Department recently launched a pilot program offering eligible homeowner up to $10,000 to fortify their homes.
'The program is really created to assist consumers and homeowners with mitigating and fortifying their roofs, so that they will be stronger and be able to withstand some of the severe weather that we see here in Oklahoma,' said Ashley Scott, director of Strengthen Oklahoma Homes Program, OID.
The first phase of the Strengthen Oklahoma Homes Program covers eight zip codes:
73049 – Jones
73051 – Lexington/Slaughterville
73065 – Newcastle
73069 – Norman
73111 – East OKC
73127 – West OKC
73129 – Southeast OKC
73135 – Southeast OKC/I-240
Homeowners in these areas can apply for the grants.
'We've been able to kind of focus on areas where we've seen tons of storm damage, but also higher premiums,' said Scott.
Once selected, homeowners will work with approved evaluators and contractors to complete the upgrades.
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'When it's finished, they'll receive a certificate to help lower insurance premiums. We really thought with the type of storms that we've been seeing more and more of and with the insurance market being so hard right now, this is a great opportunity for us to try and step in and do something we can do about it,' said Scott.
For the first phase, the OID is looking to award 100 grants.
'We plan on doing a second pilot project shortly after with about 250 applications. A third pilot project with another roughly 250 applications and then finish out the year with 400 more,' said Scott.
With each phase, more zip codes will be added to the list.
The program is capped at $10 million and all funding comes directly from the insurance industry.
The OID says the program started because of a bill that was signed into law last year.
To check your eligibility to apply for the grant, click here.
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