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# FEMA approves more than 50 Florida home elevation projects after months of delays
- URL: https://tampa-bay-disaster-preparedness-news.ghost.io/fema-approves-more-than-50-florida-home-elevation-projects-after-months-of-delays/
- Published: 2026-07-25T20:25:40.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-25T20:25:40.000Z
- Description: Federal officials say the Elevate Florida program is gaining momentum, but many homeowners are still waiting for answers as hurricane season continues.
- Author: Chris Thomas
- Tags: hurricanes, flooding, News

More than **50 Florida home elevation projects** have now been approved through the **Elevate Florida** program, marking progress for homeowners seeking protection from future flooding after months of delays.

**Why it matters:** Elevating flood-prone homes can reduce damage from future hurricanes, but hundreds of homeowners remain in limbo while awaiting federal approvals.

**The latest:**

- FEMA has provided nearly **$24 million** to the Florida Division of Emergency Management to fund more than **50 home elevation projects**.
- The approvals represent one of the largest signs of progress since the program experienced lengthy backlogs.
- FEMA says it continues reviewing additional applications submitted through the program.

**The big picture:**

- Earlier this week, FEMA also announced nearly **$55 million** in disaster mitigation funding across Florida.
- That funding includes projects to elevate **six homes in Tampa**, which FEMA confirmed are part of the Elevate Florida program.
- State officials previously estimated that roughly **1,000 to 1,300 homeowners** could ultimately receive assistance.

**Still waiting:**

- Many homeowners, including residents in Madeira Beach, say they have completed inspections and paperwork but have not received a final decision on their applications.
- Some remain unable to fully rebuild flood-damaged homes while waiting to learn whether their homes will qualify for elevation assistance.

**Bottom line:** FEMA says the Elevate Florida program is moving forward after months of delays, but many homeowners continue waiting for approval as another hurricane season unfolds.