Recent changes across state programs

• Aug 28, 2026 — All 50 states now checked, 13 with active programs
  Every state in the country now has a page — 13 with a real grant, tax credit, or mandatory insurance discount, and the other 37 confirmed to have nothing yet, each sourced individually rather than assumed. Minnesota joins the active list: a real, legislature-established program (since 2023) still in pilot phase, targeting 2027 implementation. Georgia is the one no-program state worth a second look — no grant, but a real insurance-discount mechanism through the Georgia Underwriting Association. See all states →
• Aug 28, 2026 — County and parish pages added for 6 states
  Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, North Carolina, Louisiana, and South Carolina all have real per-county or per-parish eligibility differences, so each now has its own page — 62 in total. Every state page with counties links out to them under "Find your county." The other states either have uniform statewide eligibility or eligibility that isn't geographic, so they don't get county pages. See Alabama's counties →
• Aug 28, 2026 — Glossary launched
  Plain-language explainers for the standards behind these programs — FORTIFIED Roof (the IBHS wind/hail standard behind 9 of the 13 active programs) and Zone Zero (California's wildfire buffer rule). Linked from every page that references either term. Browse the glossary →
• Aug 28, 2026 — Louisiana's grant lottery round closed
  The most recent Fortify Homes Program round (June 1–19, 2026) has closed with no new round announced. The statewide tax credit and mandatory insurance discount don't depend on a round being open, so both remain live options regardless. Full page →
• Aug 28, 2026 — Arkansas, New Mexico, California added
  Arkansas: FHLB Dallas FORTIFIED Fund, live in 3 counties, state-run program still coming soon. New Mexico: Wildfire Prepared Program, $10M state fund, already certifying homes. California: Safe Homes Act (AB 888) — law in effect since January 2026, application portal still not open. See all states →
• Aug 28, 2026 — Mississippi & South Carolina added
  Mississippi's program is brand new and geographically limited (Gulf Coast Wind Pool only); South Carolina's is the oldest program tracked here, running since 2007. See all states →
• Aug 28, 2026 — Five new states added
  Florida, Oklahoma, Louisiana, North Carolina, and Kentucky pages published — all with grants or tax credits sourced from the official state program. See all states →
• Jul 13, 2026 — Oklahoma
  Strengthen Oklahoma Homes opened its latest statewide funding round; the program now covers all 77 counties as of January 2026. Full page →
• Jun 2026 — Louisiana
  Governor Landry signed legislation adding $50M to the Fortify Homes Program on top of $30M already budgeted, bringing the 2026 pool to roughly $80M — the largest yet. The June lottery round drew 3,000 winners before closing. Full page →
• Aug 24, 2026 — Texas
  Governor Abbott directs TDI to require FORTIFIED roof status in insurer rate calculations; $400M grant program remains proposed, pending the 2027 legislature. Full page →
• Ongoing — Alabama
  Strengthen Alabama Homes continues opening county-by-county through late 2026; check current county schedule before planning around a specific date. Full page →

All 50 states are now checked, 13 with active programs. This page will be updated as programs open new rounds, add funding, change eligibility, or as new states create programs of their own.