Private Property Adaptation

Email: MBRisingAbove@miamibeachfl.gov
Phone: 305.673.7084

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

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 the property owner or obtain a commitment from the ownership structure.
• Eligible properties must be either residential (single-family or multi-family) or commercial.
• Only project costs related to flood risk mitigation activities are reimbursable under this program.
• 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 and resilient flood improvements
  • $2,500 value of the assessment report
  • Property owners reimbursed half of the project costs up to $17,500
  • Qualifying low-to-moderate income households are not required to provide a grant match up to $17,500
• 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 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 and only work that is related to flood risk mitigation will be reimbursable. 

*All applications will be reviewed, evaluated, and prioritized according to available funds. An 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. Proof of Property Flood Insurance

• Miami Beach is low-lying and 93% of properties are within a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area. 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.

4. Proof of Property Ownership

5. Signed License Agreement Allowing a Site Visit to the Property

6. 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.

• If you receive alimony or child support payments, you need to attach court ordered alimony or child support statements.
• If you receive a regular income from pension, you need to attach pension award letter.
• Proof of identification for all household residents 18 years and over.
• Please provide documentation for ALL those living in the household 18 years and older.
• Income Eligibility (one of the following options):
  • Last 3 months bank statements where all money is held.
  • Or last 3 months of pay stubs or verification of employment
  • Or last year's taxes and last 3 months of pay stubs
  • Or profit and loss statement for self-income earnings
  • Or a benefit letter (social security administration, SNAP, Pension, 2024/2025 participation in MB Housing and Community Service program, etc)

Note: If you have already been selected for Miami Beach Housing & Community Service programs, you will be pre-cleared for their income verification. Please submit proof of participation in any program(s).

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. Affidavit by Building Property Owner Consenting to Commercial Tenants for Program Application (If Applicable)

9. 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.

10. 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.

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

• Green Infrastructure
• Rain Gardens
• Permeable Surfaces
• Cisterns & Rain Barrels
• Home Elevation
• 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

For a quick overview of the Fight The Flood Private Property Adaptation Program, please refer to the fact sheet available here.

The Florida Division of Emergency Management launched its first Statewide Residential Mitigation Program, Elevate Florida. The goal of this program is to enhance community resilience by mitigating private residences against natural hazards. Eligible projects that homeowners are directly able to apply for include:

• Structure Elevation
• Mitigation Reconstruction*
• Acquisition/Demolition
• Wind Mitigation

*Mitigation Reconstruction is the alternative to Structure Elevation when the structure is not sound enough to elevate, as determined during application review.

Call 1-877-ELEV8-FL for questions or technical assistance.

The City of Miami Beach is monitoring potential resources to assist property owners with home elevation and other flood mitigation strategies. If you are interested in learning more about these opportunities as they become available, please complete this form.