Income-Qualified Program

    Up to $5,000 Toward a FORTIFIED Roof

    The Clean Energy Fund of the Carolinas offers FORTIFIED™ Roof grants to qualifying North Carolina households at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level.

    Open to both NCJUA/NCIUA policyholders and non-policyholders. This is a separate program from the NCIUA Strengthen Your Roof grants — not an add-on.

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    FORTIFIED™ Roof Grants for Income-Qualified Households

    Through the Clean Energy Fund of the Carolinas (CEFC), qualifying North Carolina residents can get up to $5,000 toward the cost of an IBHS FORTIFIED roof. Grants are available to both NCJUA/NCIUA policyholders and non-policyholders whose household income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level.

    Eligibility Requirements

    North Carolina homeowner (NCJUA/NCIUA policyholder or non-policyholder).

    Household income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).

    Roof installed by a FORTIFIED-trained roofer.

    How This Grant Helps

    A FORTIFIED roof uses a wider drip edge and fully adhered starter strip, a sealed roof deck, and ring-shank nails in an enhanced pattern — features proven to help roofs stand up to severe weather. This CEFC grant helps income-qualified households cover up to $5,000 of that upgrade cost.

    Important: This CEFC grant is a separate program, not an additional payout on top of the NCIUA Strengthen Your Roof grant. Eligibility is based on household income (≤200% FPL), not policy type or location.

    How the Process Works

    NC Fortified is your certified IBHS FORTIFIED evaluator. We walk alongside homeowners through every step of the process — from grant questions to final certification.

    1

    Confirm Eligibility

    Check that your household income is at or below 200% FPL.

    2

    Apply for the Grant

    Submit your application at cefcarolinas.org/fortified-roof-grants.

    3

    Select a Roofer

    Work with a FORTIFIED-trained roofing contractor for the upgrade.

    4

    FORTIFIED Evaluation

    NC Fortified performs the certified evaluation and verifies the work meets IBHS FORTIFIED standards.

    Need help with any step? NC Fortified is here to serve you. Whether you have questions about the grant, choosing a roofer, or the FORTIFIED certification process, we can help. Contact us today.

    Source Information

    Building Stronger Communities: How FORTIFIED Roofs Can Protect the Most Vulnerable Homes

    Clean Energy Fund of the Carolinas

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