Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Information for Virginia Homeowners

Have you had multiple floods or filed multiple insurance claims on your property? Did your property sustain damages from Helene or a prior storm? You may be eligible for FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP).
HMGP is a grant program administered by FEMA with the goal of rebuilding better, stronger and safer to become more resilient to future disasters. HMGP can fund voluntary elevations, property buyouts, and relocation of homes that have been impacted by flooding. HMGP can also help pay for projects that benefit an entire community.

Grant Information

• Eligible projects for homeowners include:
• Property buyouts and structure demolition or relocation
• Elevation above flood levels
• Retrofitting or rebuilding a home to be more resilient
• All counties and cities in Virginia are eligible for HMGP following Hurricane Helene
• Generally, FEMA pays for 75% of the project
• All projects are required to be cost effective and technically feasible
• HMGP is a long-term program. On average projects take 4 years to review, approve and complete.

Keep in Mind

• Individuals don't apply directly to FEMA for HMGP funds. Applications must be submitted by a local government to the state.
• HMGP projects must not begin until the project application has been approved by FEMA. Work done prior to approval will not be reimbursed by FEMA, except basic repair work necessary to make your home habitable.

Find out more
Contact your local emergency manager or the Virginia State Hazard Mitigation Officer, Katie Vugdalic, to see if HMGP is right for you.
Visit: https://lemd.vdem.virginia.gov/Public/
Email: mailto:[email protected]