OK| The Oklahoma Insurance Department announces the expansion of the OKReady pilot for the Strengthen Oklahoma Homes (SOH) grant program. The program aims to fortify homes against severe weather conditions by providing grants of up to $10,000 per household.
Key Points:
- Eligibility and Expansion: The program has added two new zip codes (73071 and 73072) to the initial pilot, bringing the total to ten eligible zip codes. These areas were selected based on storm data and insurance loss ratios.
- Grant Details: The grants will fund construction projects that meet the IBHS FORTIFIED Home – Roof High Wind designation with the Hail Supplement. Payments are made directly to contractors after receiving the necessary certification.
- Program Goals and Resources: The OID plans to launch additional pilots throughout 2025, aiming to provide a thousand grants by year-end. Interested applicants can find more information and apply online through the OID’s website at www.oid.ok.gov/OKReady.