Why Florida Is Trying To Pay Homeowners To Move

Florida’s still picking up the pieces from hurricanes past and some question whether living in areas vulnerable to climate change makes sense. In coastal communities governments are using "managed retreat," but it's a controversial approach for residents.

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[om-njhw]

So tax payer money has to pay for these rich people to move, from areas they shouldn't have built on to being with? Yet how many working class and low income people can't afford rent? And nothing is being done to help them! I can see helping the lower income people move like that lady, cause that would be hard on a middle class person, but definitely not those rich people...they don't need the governments help, they have enough and need to start being responsible for themselves

[Toddzmom]

They should not be allowed to remove the mangroves.. They protect the land. Also, ALL island homes should be mandated to be built on stilts, 15' off the ground.

[nkazarian]

I don't know why they are pressing the issue for the wealthy houses in the keys. If they don't want to move, let them drown in their own stupidity.

[Ginger-hyzn]

I am the woman in this video from Panama City and would like to clarify some of the comments made. The neighborhood in this film is NOT in a flood zone. I purchased flood insurance in 1998 and have kept it ever since as well as our homeowners insurance. The City has made numerous attempts to rectify the issue of the flooding. Because this property is in what they call a bowl, these measures have not fully worked. I have insured my property sufficiently and it still was not enough to cover the expenses of repairing. .
The last point I would like to make as so many have said that the residents of these two streets are asking for a handout. WE never asked the city to buy out our neighborhood.the City came to us. Ask my neighbors and most will say that would prefer to stay.

[deeringkendrick]

Why are they getting new construction permits from the city, while the same city is trying to relocate homeowners? Corruption knows no bounds.

[JasonRennie]

There's a simple solution: stop providing subsidized insurance for houses like this.

[SarahAlyssa]

It’s getting extremely expensive everyday to live in Florida you can’t find a cheap apartment for rent it’s terrible

[Marleylucyandme]

I’ve lived in Florida all my life. I am also a claims adjuster. Florida has been a wonderful state to live in but there are several issues to consider. Climate change is definitely affecting the state. Areas that never flooded now flood all the time. Hurricanes are getting stronger and storm surges have become more and more catastrophic. Home prices and rent has surged across the state to unattainable levels. Florida is number one in insurance fraud and is easily the most litigious state in the country. We account for most of the insurance lawsuits. Insurance premiums are the highest in the country. The insurance laws in the state allow abundant fraud and lawsuits to take place. This state is becoming a nightmare to live in. I have traveled much of the country and have considered relocating although the love of family has kept us tied to the state. Although Florida is beautiful and has the best beaches in the 48 states, it’s a worsening nightmare to live in.

[DucatiQueen]

We lived in Destin Florida for 30 years and Michael was the last straw.
We figured we sell our home why we still had a home.
With the insurance going up and the ridiculous roofing rules, we decided to move.
We moved to Las Vegas, bought our dream home in Henderson and absolutely love it here .
Oh…..no hurricanes or mosquitoes either 🤣

[LeviAvans]

Honestly I have a hard time feeling bad for a lot of these rich people who want to live in areas like this, especially when they can't even seem to admit when the climate is changing right before their eyes.

[thecutbeautii]

As an insurance professional I try my best not to cover Florida, it’s too prone to catastrophic weather events. Who would offer insurance on a sinking ship? That’s legit the state of Florida.

[ricardoconqueso]

insurance companies are going to eventually not do business in FL. Some have stopped operations already

[richardfloridaman]

I'm from Florida and honestly, I'm not even sure why people are moving there? The wages are so low compared to the cost of living. I've been through so many hurricanes and even had classmates in school pass away from either tree's falling on them or drowning, etc., I'm grateful to have moved to Kansas City, Missouri in 2016 and never, NEVER, NEVER looked back. This place is developed and growing and the money is way better and people are so much nicer and very attractive/well-kept. Keep Florida.... you'll regret it eventually.

[justaguy]

Getting most people in Florida to believe climate change is real instead of a "liberal hoax" is the hard part.

[HereBeRabbit]

I have to deal with the Winters here in Michigan but at least I don't have to deal with hurricanes...

[brianhoward]

I want to move out of Florida so badly and i don't even live in Florida

[yourmamalikesmacncheese]

People should be able to live where they want, but don't look for a hand out when you find yourself standing in 3 feet of water. Be accountable. That's the deal. I would say the same thing to people living in fire prone areas because they want to live in the Redwoods. Nobody wants to pay for other people's life choices.

[MrMementoMori]

I just moved to Florida for a job but I pray this doesn’t happen to me. I feel for the older woman who is waiting to move.

[juanalmos]

Our governor Deathsantis receives big money contributions from FPL, insurance companies, and he caters to their every request

[kendomyers]

We need to stop paying for their flood insurance if they live in a flood prone area. We are paying for them to live there, just like we pay for billionaire's sports stadiums.

If they want to live there they can pay for it and stop asking us to do it.