Private Property Adaptation

• The applicant’s Miami Beach property 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 initial assessment, design, and construction. 
• For low to moderate income (LMI) properties, the City will reimburse 100% of program costs up to $20,000. 
• Only projects that directly address resilient flooding mitigation will be considered.

1. Property Elevation Certificate  
   • Documents how high a property is built in relation to a local flood zone.
   • Required for all new construction and substantial structural improvements.
   • The City may have elevation certificates for properties built after 1995. 
     • Contact Mohsen Jarahpour, City Flood Plain Manager, 305.376.7610 for to receive an elevation certificate if your property was built after 1995.
   • 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.
2. Applicant Proof of Identity 
   • This can be a passport or state ID
3. Year of Property Construction
   • This is often found on your property deed. 
4. Proof of Property Flood Insurance
   • Flood insurance is legally required on 97% of the properties in Miami Beach as most of the city is located on a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area. 
   • This may be a National Flood Insurance (NFIP) Policy 
5. Income Information (Optional) 
   • If your property qualifies for qualify for low to moderate income (LMI), you must supply documentation to verify this information. 
6. Historical Information (If Applicable) 
   • If your building was designated historical, you can provide documentation to verify its historical significance. 
7. Ongoing Flood Mitigation Project (If Applicable) 
   • Applicants that are currently working on resilient flood-related property improvements are still applicable to receive funding. 
   • This could include project permits, drawings, construction, etc. 

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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.