Private Property Adaptation

Email: MBRisingAbove@miamibeachfl.gov
Phone: 305.673.7000

Technical Support: For technical support with the application website, please visit https://www.submittable.com/help/submitter/

FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA): For questions about the FEMA FMA Program, please reach out to Mitigation.Outreach@icf.com

Español: Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre el programa PPA o necesita ayuda sometiendo su solicitud, contáctenos a: MBRisingAbove@miamibeachfl.gov.

• Properties must be located in the City of Miami Beach.
• Applicant must be property owner.
• Eligible properties must be either residential (single-family or multi-family) or commercial.
• The grant is “match” based: the City will reimburse 50% of total program costs up to $20,000.*
  • Program costs include the property flood risk assessment, improvement design, and project construction. 
  • For low-to-moderate income (LMI) properties, 100% of program costs will be covered up to $20,000.
• In order to be eligible for funding, properties must be in good standing with the City and may not have any pending City fees or fines, or be involved in any litigation with the City of Miami Beach.
• Ineligible:
  • Properties that were built according to new building standards of at least 1’ above Base Flood Elevation (BFE) are ineligible.
  • A standalone parking lot is ineligible.
• Only projects that directly address resilient flood mitigation will be considered.

*All applications will be reviewed, evaluated, and prioritized according to available funds. Application does not guarantee funding. 

1. Property Elevation Certificate  

• Documents the elevation of your building for the floodplain managers enforcing local building ordinances and for insurance rating purposes. Helps inform mitigation actions that will lower flood risk.
• Required for all new construction and substantial structural improvements.
• Your property developer or builder may also have an Elevation Certificate.
• A licensed land surveyor, engineer, or architect may be able to certify and issue a new Elevation Certificate.
• The City may have copies of elevation certificates for properties built after 1995. 
  • Submit a request for obtaining a copy of your Elevation Certificate via the Miami Beach Citizen Self Service (CSS) Portal:
    • How to Submit a Request
    • Citizen Self Service Portal
• For more information on Elevation Certificates, visit the following pages:
  • Elevation Certificates - City of Miami Dade
  • Elevation Certificate - Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM)

2. Applicant Proof of Identity 

• This can be a passport or state ID.

3. Year of Property Construction

4. Proof of Property Flood Insurance

• As a coastal barrier island, 97% of properties in the City of Miami Beach are located within or near a High-Risk Flood Zone Area (Special Flood Hazard Areas - “SFHA”), as mapped by FEMA. The flood zone requires flood insurance coverage for any building with a federally backed mortgage and is encouraged for all properties on Miami Beach.
• Flood insurance is required to apply for this program.

5. Income Information (Required for Low-To-Moderate Income Applicants) 

• In order to apply as a low-to-moderate income property, you must supply income verification documents.

6. Historic Designation (If Applicable) 

• Please provide proof of historic designation by visiting our Historic Property Database, searching for your property address, selecting the property outline on the map, and uploading a screenshot of the information provided.

7. Corporate Resolution by Condo Association Authorizing Application Submission (If Applicable) 

• If the property is a condominium building, this form is required. Please complete and sign the form and upload it with your application.

8. Proof of Incorporation and in Good Standing (If Applicable) 

• If you are applying as an entity, you must provide this document to demonstrate good standing.
• This can be obtained via the Florida Department of State at sunbiz.org.

The following projects may be eligible for funding under the grant program.

• Green Infrastructure
• Rain Gardens
• Permeable Surfaces
• Cisterns & Rain Barrels
• Home Elevation (FEMA FMA Grant)
• Backflow Prevention
• Mechanical Systems Flood Protection
• Electrical and Life Safety Flood Protection
• Wet & Dry Floodproofing
• Flood Resistant Building Materials
• Flood Walls & Barriers
• Elevation of Seawalls, Floors, and Equipment

2023_Overview Factsheet

Register your email below for program announcements.

The first phase of the project has been completed! All participants received their Phase I Assessment Reports, which contained an overview of each property's characteristics and flood risk, information from the site visits conducted by Brizaga and the city, and flood mitigation strategy alternatives specific to each property.

We have completed the review of all applications. The grantees for the inaugural 2022 PPA Program have been notified of their selection! Congratulations to all selected participants. We look forward to working together.

The application period has officially closed! We look forward to reviewing all of your applications.

It's official! Our program has launched! The application can be found at the top of this page and is available from July 25 to August 19, 2022, at 5pm. Stay tuned for more info!

The City has selected a pool of consultants that will work on Phase 1 of the program, which will be led by Brizaga. This first phase will be dedicated to working with property owners to conduct flood risk assessments and provide suggestions for improvements that can be carried out during Phase 2.