Homeowners interested in the Strengthen Kentucky Homes Program should understand the following details and requirements before applying. Please
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- Homeowners applying for a grant should wait to see if they are approved to participate before contacting an Evaluator or Contractor as the process for selecting professionals is managed through the SKH grant program. Homeowners who select a Contractor and begin work on the project before receiving approval from SKH are not eligible for the grant.
- Homeowners selected to receive a grant will be responsible for paying evaluation fees for the entire evaluation process according to prices set by the Evaluator.
- The applicant must be the owner of the property to be mitigated and must also be a resident of Kentucky.
- Homes must be in good repair as determined by a FORTIFIED Evaluator.
- Condominiums and mobile homes are not eligible to participate in the program.
- Homes on a foundation constructed of unrestrained stacked masonry or stone (dry-stack foundation) are not eligible without an approved retrofit of the foundation.
- The completed project must meet the FORTIFIED Roof Standard for the grant to be issued. Grant funds are paid directly to contractors. Homeowners are financially responsible for all costs beyond the full grant amount. Grant funding is limited to construction costs.
