The bill amends the My Safe Florida Home Program by introducing new requirements for the Department of Financial Services regarding applicant notifications and application processes. Specifically, it mandates that the department must notify applicants if their application is deemed abandoned due to non-compliance with grant conditions. If an applicant responds to this notification within five business days and demonstrates good cause for their failure to comply, they are allowed to submit a subsequent application. Additionally, the bill stipulates that if an application is deemed withdrawn due to a lack of response to a request for additional information, the department must notify the applicant, and similar provisions for responding and correcting errors apply.

These changes aim to enhance communication between the department and applicants, ensuring that homeowners have the opportunity to rectify issues with their applications and continue to access funding for hurricane mitigation projects. The bill emphasizes the importance of timely responses and good cause demonstrations, thereby providing a more supportive framework for applicants within the program. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.