For Immediate Release:
December 6, 2024
OID Provides Update for Contractors and Evaluators Participating in Strengthen Oklahoma Homes Program
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Strengthen Oklahoma Homes Act went into effect on November 1, 2024. The Oklahoma Insurance Department has been working diligently to set up the program, anticipating opening grant applications in early 2025.
Contractors and Evaluators who would like to be on the Oklahoma Insurance Department approved list for the Strengthen Oklahoma Homes Program can now find documents such as checklists, instructions, and applications on the OKReady website. For consideration and the ability to participate in the first round of projects, you must submit your Contractor and Evaluator applications no later than December 31, 2024.
The website has been updated with a set of FAQs to assist the public and stakeholders with answering questions related to the program. More information for homeowners will be released after the first of the year.
Homeowners who submit applications and are approved will receive up to a $10,000 grant to mitigate their home against high wind and hail using the IBHS FORTIFIED Home—Roof™ —High Wind designation with the Hail Supplement. Two income tiers will ensure that those with lower incomes receive priority. The income tiers were determined using the median income in Oklahoma from the U.S. Census Bureau data (2023).
- Income Tier 1 will be households with an income of $62,138 or less.
- Income Tier 2 will be households with an income above $62,138.
If you have questions about the Contractor or Evaluator application process, please email the Strengthen Oklahoma Homes Program at okready@oid.ok.gov or visit our website at www.oid.ok.gov/okready/.