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2026 North Carolina Strengthen Your Roof Grant: Complete Homeowner Guide

  • Adam S.
  • Dec 10, 2025
  • 2 min read
Fortified NC Roof Grant


If you own a home in one of North Carolina’s 18 coastal counties or the Outer Banks, you could get up to $10,000 to replace or upgrade your roof to the hurricane-resistant FORTIFIED Roof™ standard — and in some cases pay nothing out of pocket.

My name is Raymond Neelon, founder of Fortified Evaluators, LLC, the Wilmington-based, family-owned company that has helped hundreds of North Carolina homeowners get approved for this exact grant since the program began.

Below is the most up-to-date, plain-English guide you’ll find anywhere for the 2026 cycle.


Who Qualifies for the NC Strengthen Your Roof Grant in 2026?


  • Your home is in one of the 18 coastal counties or the Outer Banks ( Eligible counties: Beaufort, Bertie, Brunswick, Camden, Carteret, Chowan, Craven, Currituck, Dare, Hyde, Jones, New Hanover, Onslow, Pamlico, Pasquotank, Pender, Perquimans, Tyrrell, Washington)

  • You have a current homeowners insurance policy with North Carolina Joint Underwriters (NCJUA)

  • You are willing to upgrade to the IBHS FORTIFIED Roof™ standard


There are NO income limits — this is one of the few resilience programs open to every income level.


How Much Money Can You Actually Get?

Location

                                   Maximum Grant

Barrier Islands

                                    $10,000

18 Coastal Counties

                                   $6,000


The Proven 4-Step Process (Used by Fortified Evaluators, LLC on 500+ NC Homes)

  1. Free Eligibility Check – 60 seconds online or call us

  2. Schedule Your FORTIFIED Evaluation – with Fortified Evaluators, LLC (required by the state)

  3. Receive Bids from Approved Roofers – NCJUA will provide an approved list

  4. Work Completed → Grant Paid – usually within 30 days of final inspection


2026 Deadlines & Funding Status (Critical)

  • Funding is first-come, first-served

  • 2025 cycle ran out of money by early fall

  • 2026 applications are expected to open early 2026

  • We recommend scheduling your evaluation once you are approved to be at the front of the line


Real North Carolina Success Stories from Fortified Evaluators, LLC Clients

  • Wilmington couple (1998 home) – received full $6,000 grant → new roof cost them $1800 out of pocket

  • Outer Banks Home – $10,000 grant + $2,400/year insurance drop

  • Brunswick County retiree – zero out-of-pocket after combining grant + discounts from roofer.


Frequently Asked Questions – Answered by Fortified Evaluators, LLC

Q: Do I have to use a specific roofer? A: Yes, they must be a certified FORTIFIED Roofer we maintain an updated, vetted list of contractors who have worked with us on dozens of grants.

Q: How long does everything take? A: 4-6 weeks from grant approval to completion when you work with Fortified Evaluators, LLC — faster if you book early.

Q: What about my 5-year renewal down the road? A: We’ll contact you before it expires and handle the required re-inspection for you currently at no cost.


Ready to Claim Your $6,000–$10,000 Grant?

Don’t wait for the next hurricane warning. Fortified Evaluators, LLC has same-week evaluation appointments available across coastal North Carolina right now.


Click here for your free 60-second eligibility check Or call/text us directly at 910-356-1500 and mention “NC Roof Grant” for priority scheduling


Let us do what we do best — get North Carolina homes fortified, one roof at a time.


When you’re ready, we’ll even help you file the paperwork — that’s included with every evaluation!

 


 
 
 

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