FEMA is releasing $6 million to the Town of Fort Myers Beach for 25 homes to be raised at a minimum of two feet above base flood elevation.
“This grant will fund the provision of flood protection to 25 single-family residences located in Fort Myers Beach,” the award letter from FEMA stated.
The Town of Fort Myers Beach announced the funding on Wednesday following a letter from the office of Senator Ashley Moody regarding the award.
In the announcement, the town issued a statement that said “FEMA Hazard Mitigation funding has been released to support the elevation of 25 single-family homes on Fort Myers Beach that are located in flood-prone areas.”
The town stated in the announcement that “these homes will be elevated above base flood elevation standards, helping reduce future flood risk and strengthen the long-term resilience of our community.”
The grant will allow homeowners to raise their homes by a minimum of two feet above the Base Flood Elevation, according to the FEMA letter. “These properties are located within the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) and are at risk of recurring structural flooding,” FEMA said. The project shall be designed and constructed in compliance with the Florida Building Code.
The project is intended to provide protection to the homes against a 100-year flood event.