For Immediate Release:
December 8, 2025
Strengthen Oklahoma Homes Grant Program Completes 100th Home
Oklahoma Insurance Department Gaining Momentum On Mitigation Efforts
OKLAHOMA CITY— The Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) today announced the completion of the 100th home through its OKReady, Strengthen Oklahoma Homes (SOH) Program, a significant achievement in the state’s ongoing efforts to build stronger, safer, and more resilient communities and save homeowners money.
“These first 100 projects represent real progress in helping Oklahomans protect their homes and reduce insurance costs,” said Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready. “As one of the most storm-prone states in the country, it’s vital that we continue investing in resilience. We are incredibly proud of this program and excited to expand it statewide next year.”
To date, OID has dispersed $1 million to Oklahoma homeowners who successfully completed eligible FORTIFIED roof projects. Each participating homeowner received up to $10,000 in grant funds to upgrade their homes to the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) FORTIFIED Home – Roof™ standards. These improvements help better protect properties against Oklahoma’s frequent wind and hail events. Homeowners who complete FORTIFIED upgrades are already seeing the benefits. On average, Oklahomans who participated in the program are saving around $750 per year through insurance premium discounts available after FORTIFIED certification.
The SOH Program launched in March and is nearing completion of its third consecutive pilot phase in select ZIP codes across Oklahoma. The program will open up grant applications to homeowners statewide in early 2026.
“With the expansion of the Strengthen Oklahoma Homes Program, we look forward to helping even more families fortify their homes, save money and improve their long-term resilience,” said Ashley Scott, Deputy Commissioner of External Affairs and director of OKReady.
“The 100th FORTIFIED designation funded by the Strengthen Oklahoma Homes program is a testament to the hard work the Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) has put into building a user‑friendly program that helps families reduce their risk of storm damage,” said Fred Malik, Managing Director of the FORTIFIED program at IBHS. “By taking an incremental approach to implementation, OID is allowing the market to grow alongside homeowner demand while ensuring a smooth process for everyone involved. IBHS is encouraged to see more Oklahomans benefit from homes built to a standard proven to better withstand severe weather, and we look forward to even more FORTIFIED homes in 2026 as the program continues to expand.”
Homeowners interested in learning more about the program, eligibility requirements or the ongoing pilot phase can visit oid.ok.gov/okready. If you have questions about the SOH Program or the application process, please email the team at okready@oid.ok.gov.