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Wind in Florida

Last verified Oct 21, 202618 verified records

Informational only. TradeAtlas describes what issuers and agencies publish; it does not certify contractors, arrange work or guarantee eligibility. Holder lists link to the issuer.

01 · Trades involved

Who does this work

The trades whose work shows up in the wind credentials and programmes below. Links go to each trade's page.

02 · Practitioner credentials

Credentials that apply in this state

What the issuer publishes about cost, course length and renewal. Holder lists are the issuer's own; TradeAtlas does not list individual contractors here.

FORTIFIED Roofing Company (listed in FORTIFIED Provider Directory)

NationalVerified Oct 21, 2026

Issued by IBHS · certifies a company

Cost
Not verified
Hours / length
Not verified
Renewal
Not verified
Issuer’s holder list Issuer page

Sources: FORTIFIED Roofing Company (listed in FORTIFIED Provider Directory) — fortifiedhome.org · FORTIFIED Roofing Company (listed in FORTIFIED Provider Directory) — fortifiedproviders.com · FORTIFIED Roofing Company (listed in FORTIFIED Provider Directory) — insurance.ky.gov · FORTIFIED Roofing Company (listed in FORTIFIED Provider Directory) — oid.ok.gov

03 · Property designations

Designations for the home

A designation attaches to a property, not a person. Each entry notes what the program says about contractor involvement.

IBHS FORTIFIED Home and FORTIFIED Roof

NationalVerified Oct 21, 2026

Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS)

A voluntary construction standard for high-wind and hail resilience. A trained roofer or builder does the work and an independent FORTIFIED Evaluator documents it before IBHS issues the designation.

What it needs from a contractor
The issuer does not name a contractor role in the sources we reviewed.
Cost and renewal
IBHS pays initial ProfileGorilla setup; course and exam fees not published · Provider training and exam renew every 3 years
Issuer page

Sources: FORTIFIED Home — IBHS · How to become FORTIFIED certified — IBHS · FORTIFIED incentives by state — IBHS · FORTIFIED Roofing Company (listed in FORTIFIED Provider Directory) — fortifiedhome.org

Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA) / HVHZ product approval

State-specificVerified Oct 21, 2026

Miami-Dade County Product Control

Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA) / HVHZ product approval, issued by Miami-Dade County Product Control (wind). NOA is issued to manufacturers only; HVHZ installers must use NOA-listed products.

What it needs from a contractor
NOA is issued to manufacturers only; HVHZ installers must use NOA-listed products. Public roster: https://www.miamidade.gov/building/library/productcontrol/noa/
Cost and renewal
Not verified
Issuer’s holder list Issuer page

Sources: Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA) / HVHZ product approval — miamidade.gov · Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA) / HVHZ product approval — miamidade.gov · Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA) / HVHZ product approval — miamidade.gov

04 · Grants and rebates

Programmes that pay for the work

Award ceilings and window status are as the programme published them. Windows change; the date beside each status is when we last checked.

FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC)

Verified Oct 21, 2026

FEMA

FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC), run by FEMA (flood, wind, seismic, wildfire).

Per-home maximum
Not verified
Status
Closed as of Oct 21, 2026Matrix status "closed" as of 2026-10-21.
Contractor requirement
Not verified
Programme page

Sources: FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) — fema.gov · FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) — wlos.com · FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) — everycrsreport.com · FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) — apps.oregon.gov

FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)

Verified Oct 21, 2026

FEMA

FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), run by FEMA (flood, wind, seismic, wildfire).

Per-home maximum
Not verified
Status
Not confirmed as of Oct 21, 2026Matrix status "active" as of 2026-10-21; application window not recorded.
Contractor requirement
Not verified
Programme page

Sources: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) — ready.alaska.gov · FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) — oregon.gov · FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) — legalaidwv.org

GAF residential contractor programs (Certified, Master Elite, President's Club)

Verified Oct 21, 2026

GAF

GAF residential contractor programs (Certified, Master Elite, President's Club), run by GAF (wind, wildfire).

Per-home maximum
Not verified
Status
Not confirmed as of Oct 21, 2026Matrix status "active" as of 2026-10-21; application window not recorded.
Contractor requirement
Not verified
Approved-contractor list Programme page

Sources: GAF residential contractor programs (Certified, Master Elite, President's Club) — gaf.com · GAF residential contractor programs (Certified, Master Elite, President's Club) — gaf.com · GAF residential contractor programs (Certified, Master Elite, President's Club) — gaf.com

James Hardie ALLIANCE (Select / Preferred / Elite; 'Elite Preferred')

Verified Oct 21, 2026

James Hardie

James Hardie ALLIANCE (Select / Preferred / Elite; 'Elite Preferred'), run by James Hardie (wildfire, wind).

Per-home maximum
Not verified
Status
Not confirmed as of Oct 21, 2026Matrix status "active" as of 2026-10-21; application window not recorded.
Contractor requirement
Not verified
Approved-contractor list Programme page

Sources: James Hardie ALLIANCE (Select / Preferred / Elite; 'Elite Preferred') — jameshardie.com · James Hardie ALLIANCE (Select / Preferred / Elite; 'Elite Preferred') — jameshardie.com · James Hardie ALLIANCE (Select / Preferred / Elite; 'Elite Preferred') — contractors.jameshardie.com

Malarkey Certified Contractor Program (Certified / Certified Pro / Certified Premium)

Verified Oct 21, 2026

Malarkey Roofing Products

Malarkey Certified Contractor Program (Certified / Certified Pro / Certified Premium), run by Malarkey Roofing Products (wind, wildfire).

Per-home maximum
Not verified
Status
Not confirmed as of Oct 21, 2026Matrix status "active" as of 2026-10-21; application window not recorded.
Contractor requirement
Not verified
Approved-contractor list Programme page

Sources: Malarkey Certified Contractor Program (Certified / Certified Pro / Certified Premium) — malarkeyroofing.com · Malarkey Certified Contractor Program (Certified / Certified Pro / Certified Premium) — malarkeyroofing.com

My Safe Florida Home

Verified Oct 21, 2026

Florida Department of Financial Services

Free wind-mitigation inspection followed by matching grants for hurricane retrofits.

Per-home maximum
$10,000State contribution up to $10,000, matching $2 per $1 the homeowner spends; low-income households can apply for up to $10,000 with no match. Support page last modified December 2024.
Status
Not confirmed as of Oct 21, 2026No 2026 window published on the programme page.
Contractor requirement
Work must be done by a licensed contractor registered with the State of Florida.
Approved-contractor list Programme page

Sources: My Safe Florida Home · My Safe Florida Home (MSFH) — mysafeflhome.com · My Safe Florida Home (MSFH) — msfh-program.helpjuice.com · My Safe Florida Home (MSFH) — law.cornell.edu

Owens Corning Preferred / Platinum Preferred Contractor

Verified Oct 21, 2026

Owens Corning

Owens Corning Preferred / Platinum Preferred Contractor, run by Owens Corning (wind, wildfire). Preferred/Platinum Preferred contractors register extended system warranties on homeowner behalf

Per-home maximum
Not verified
Status
Not confirmed as of Oct 21, 2026Matrix status "active" as of 2026-10-21; application window not recorded.
Contractor requirement
Preferred/Platinum Preferred contractors register extended system warranties on homeowner behalf
Approved-contractor list Programme page

Sources: Owens Corning Preferred / Platinum Preferred Contractor — owenscorning.com · Owens Corning Preferred / Platinum Preferred Contractor — owenscorning.com · Owens Corning Preferred / Platinum Preferred Contractor — owenscorning.com · Owens Corning Preferred / Platinum Preferred Contractor — owenscorning.com

TAMKO Pro Certified Contractor (Gold / Platinum / Diamond)

Verified Oct 21, 2026

TAMKO

TAMKO Pro Certified Contractor (Gold / Platinum / Diamond), run by TAMKO (wind).

Per-home maximum
Not verified
Status
Not confirmed as of Oct 21, 2026Matrix status "active" as of 2026-10-21; application window not recorded.
Contractor requirement
Not verified
Approved-contractor list Programme page

Sources: TAMKO Pro Certified Contractor (Gold / Platinum / Diamond) — tamko.com · TAMKO Pro Certified Contractor (Gold / Platinum / Diamond) — tamko.com

05 · Insurance

Insurance discounts and rules

Where state law ties premium discounts to mitigation work, who may sign the verification and what it requires.

Florida uniform mitigation verification inspection, Fla. Stat. s. 627.711

InsuranceVerified Oct 21, 2026

Florida Legislature / Financial Services Commission

Who may sign Florida's wind-mitigation verification form that insurers use to price hurricane discounts.

  • Signers: home inspector, building code inspector, general/building/residential contractor, engineer, architect
  • Home inspectors need 3 hours of hurricane-mitigation training and a proficiency exam
  • Signer must inspect personally
Read the text

Sources: Florida Statutes s. 627.711 — Notice of premium discounts for hurricane loss mitigation; uniform mitigation verification inspection form · Florida Uniform Mitigation Verification Inspection Form OIR-B1-1802 — florida.public.law · Florida Uniform Mitigation Verification Inspection Form OIR-B1-1802 — forum.nachi.org · Florida Uniform Mitigation Verification Inspection Form OIR-B1-1802 — florida.public.law

06 · Upcoming trainings

Local trainings in Florida

Dated sessions from professional-development programmes that award one of the credentials above.

No dated sessions in Florida are listed right now. Browse all training

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