{"id":492,"date":"2025-10-13T21:06:10","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T21:06:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/492\/"},"modified":"2025-10-13T21:06:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T21:06:10","slug":"homeowner-fights-my-safe-florida-home-denial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/492\/","title":{"rendered":"Homeowner fights My Safe Florida Home denial"},"content":{"rendered":"

WELLINGTON, Fla. \u2014 A Wellington homeowner is fighting to get approved for a state program designed to help Florida residents make storm-related home improvements, highlighting ongoing issues with the My Safe Florida Home initiative.<\/p>\n

Al Genduso said he was denied eligibility for the program because his household income includes his adult son, who lives with him but is moving out soon.<\/p>\n

WATCH BELOW: Homeowner fights My Safe Florida Home denial<\/p>\n

‘That’s not fair’: Homeowner fights My Safe Florida Home denial<\/p>\n

“It says it’s resolved, and basically it says I’m not eligible,” Genduso said while showing WPTV his application status on his computer.<\/p>\n

The My Safe Florida Home program, managed by the Chief Financial Officer’s office, offers grants to help homeowners make storm-related repairs and improvements.<\/p>\n

Genduso said the income calculation isn’t fair since his son doesn’t contribute financially to the household and is planning to move out.<\/p>\n

“I wrote back to them and said, ‘That’s not fair. My son is moving. He doesn’t contribute financially to the house,'” Genduso told WPTV.<\/p>\n

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The Wellington resident said he needs to replace his 21-year-old roof after his insurance company demanded the upgrade.<\/p>\n

“I want to know what’s going on, and I want to know if I’m eligible because the $10,000 grant would definitely help put a dent in the cost of that roof,” Genduso said.<\/p>\n

Without the grant money and the ability to get a new roof, Genduso said he is considering dropping his insurance coverage altogether, which would be a risky decision for any Florida homeowner.<\/p>\n

The case represents another challenge facing the My Safe Florida Home program, which has faced criticism from homeowners struggling to navigate the application process.<\/p>\n

This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.<\/p>\n

Read more of WPTV’s coverage of the My Safe Florida Home program:<\/p>\n

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$10K My Safe Florida Home grant finally arrives after WPTV steps in<\/p>\n

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APPLICATION DENIED: Homeowner lays out My Safe Florida Home frustration<\/p>\n

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Matt Sczesny is determined every day to help you find solutions in Florida’s coverage collapse. If you have a question or comment on homeowners insurance, you can reach out to him any time.<\/p>\n

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