On May 5, 2006, the Florida Legislature passed Senate Bill 1980 which provides policy reforms and funding intended to stabilize and enhance the property insurance market. The Governor signed this bill into law on May 16, 2006. A key provision in the bill provides $250 million for the Florida Comprehensive Hurricane Damage Mitigation Program, a new program to perform free home inspections and provide matching grants to qualified homeowners who choose to harden their homes against wind damage. Low-income homeowners who otherwise meet the requirements of the program may be eligible for a grant of up to $5,000 and are not required to provide a matching amount to receive the grant. $7.5 million of the $250 million is designated for grants to manufactured home communities and mobile home parks. The Department of Financial Services (DFS) is responsible for this program which began in August. For more information, visit the program website by clicking on the MySafeFloridaHome link provided. If you prefer to call, the number is 1-800-342-2762.