What are Wind Mitigation Credits?
In the State of Florida insurance companies are required to offer discounts for protecting your home against windstorm damage. These discounts are reffered to as Wind Mitigation Credits. To qualify, a certified inspector needs to conduct a Wind Mitigation Inspection of your home. A Wind Mitigation Inspection is verification from a certified professional that your home has wind mitigation features that help withstand against severe weather, making it less of a risk for an insurance company.
Unlike home inspections or a four-point inspection, a wind mitigation inspection is not required ... it is completely optional. Nevertheless, let's look at what a wind mitigation features your home has which may potentially qualify for wind mitigation credits.
