The Hallandale Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (HBCRA) has opened its hurricane shutter and impact glass program for the fiscal year 2026-2027, providing assistance of up to $10,000 for eligible homeowners looking to protect their residences against hurricanes.
The benefit covers the installation of storm shutters or impact-resistant glass windows and doors in owner-occupied properties within the CRA district, which is bounded to the north by Pembroke Road, to the south by the line between Miami-Dade and Broward counties, to the west by I-95, and to the east by NE 14th Avenue.
Who can apply
The program is aimed at homeowners whose family income does not exceed 80% of the median for Broward County, set at $102,500 for 2026 according to the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development. For a single-person household, that threshold is equivalent to an annual income of $71,000.
The property must be the applicant's main residence and cannot be rented. Mobile homes and commercial buildings are excluded from the program.
Additionally, applicants must declare all of their assets. There is a discrepancy between the official documents: the HBCRA website states that assets exceeding $60,000 may disqualify the applicant, while the current PDF of the program sets that limit at $80,000. Before assuming eligibility, it is advisable to call the agency directly at 954-988-2631 to clarify which figure applies.
How payment works
The funds are not handed over to the owner: the HBCRA pays directly to the selected contractor, who must be on the agency's list of approved contractors and hold a valid license and insurance. If the total cost of the work exceeds $10,000, the difference is the owner's responsibility.
No work can begin before receiving formal approval from the program. Work started without that endorsement will not be covered under any circumstances. Once the request is approved, the owner has 120 days to complete the installation and inspect it with the city's Construction Division.
Documentation and process
Appointments are required to submit requests at the office located at 400 South Federal Highway, Room 239. Walk-ins without an appointment will not be attended to.
Among the required documents are: deed of ownership, recent electricity bill as proof of occupancy, receipt of taxes from Broward County, photo ID, photographs of the current condition of the windows, an estimate from an approved contractor, and income documentation. A non-refundable application fee of $75 is also required, payable by check or money order made out to Hallandale Beach CRA.
The agency determines eligibility within a period of sixty days. If the application is approved, the applicant receives a conditional approval letter that reserves the funds for 120 days.
Second round for individuals over 60 years old
Residents aged 60 or older who have participated in the program for more than seven years can access a second round of assistance of up to 7,000 additional dollars, provided that the property is registered as their primary residence with a homestead exemption and their income is equal to or less than 50% of the area median.
Outside the CRA district
Those residing in Hallandale Beach but outside the CRA perimeter —to the east of NE 14th Avenue— can apply for a separate municipal program with a maximum benefit of only $2,500 and different requirements. This program is also distinct from the state My Safe Florida Home, which operates under its own rules and procedures.
The HBCRA also manages other residential programs in the district, such as first-time homebuyer assistance of up to $100,000 and help of up to $7,200 for tenants facing rent increases.
The deadline for submitting applications for the window shutter program is June 30, 2027, subject to availability of funds and on a first-come, first-served basis.
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