TULSA, Okla. — Wind, rain, and hail can wreck your roof.
A pilot project by the Oklahoma Insurance Department's OK Strengthen Oklahoma Homes Program offers grants of up to $10,000 to help eligible homeowners in specific zip codes get new roofs.
Eligible homes are located in areas that have experienced significant damage and have qualified contractors ready to perform the necessary work.
Eligible zip codes include:
You don't have to have storm damage to qualify. However, the home must be your primary residence and in good condition, except for any recent storm damage.
The grants are to install roofs meeting the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety standards, specifically IBHS FORTIFIED Home – Roof™ – High Wind designation with the Hail Supplement.
This standard includes:
- enhanced roof deck attachment
- sealed roof deck
- locked down roof edges
- impact-resistant shingles by IBHS
- wind and rain-resistant attic vents.
These standards go beyond typical building code requirements and insurance companies often offer customers with this type of roof significant discounts on homeowner's insurance rates.
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