For Immediate Release:
July 29, 2025
OKReady Announces New Zip Codes for Strengthen Oklahoma Homes Grant Program
Last Pilot Phase to Include Communities Across the State
OKLAHOMA – The Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) announced 63 zip codes for the third and final pilot launch of OKReady, the Strengthen Oklahoma Homes (SOH) program. Interested applicants who are eligible and live in one of these zip codes can apply online when the application portal opens at noon on Monday, Aug. 4. The final pilot will close on Wednesday, Dec. 31.
The zip codes were chosen based on storm history, insurance loss data and the number of active policies. OID also considered contractor availability and FEMA wind and hail risk scores to ensure the program reaches areas with the greatest need.
“These zip codes represent the communities we want to highlight with our final pilot phase,” said Ashley Scott, Deputy Commissioner of External Affairs and director of OKReady. “As we work toward the end of the year, our team looks forward to working with approved contractors and evaluators and helping families make their homes more resilient to future weather events in these new zip codes.”
The goal of each pilot period is to make sure staff can process full applications, address any technology issues and confirm that external partners can handle the grant demand in a new market. OID will launch new grant application phases across the state in 2026.
OKReady will be allocating up to ten thousand dollars ($10,000) in grant funds per approved household. The grant funding will help consumers pay for the approved construction projects which will fortify homes pursuant to the IBHS FORTIFIED Home – Roof™ – High Wind designation with the Hail Supplement. Grant funds will be paid to the contractor on behalf of the homeowner after receiving the IBHS FORTIFIED Certification.
Selected zip codes for August 4, 2025, can be found here.
Check out www.oid.ok.gov/OKReady for eligible zip codes, document requirements, income tiers, and other resources. If you have questions about the Strengthen Oklahoma Homes Program or application process, please email the team at okready@oid.ok.gov.