After a certified FORTIFIED evaluator has determined your home meets the eligibility requirements to qualify for a FORTIFIED designation, you will select three contractors from a list of SOH qualified and trained contractors. The three contractors will provide bids for the specific work needed on your home.

Once the bids are submitted, you’ll receive a grant award letter. You must have the award letter from SOH before mitigation work can begin. As mitigation continues, the evaluator will work with your chosen contractor to document the work and materials meet the FORTIFIED standard and submit the documentation to IBHS for review and certification.