St. Armands Residents Association |
There are primarily three types of houses on St. Armands Key:
Regardless of the type of house, the flooding from Hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024 caused all St. Armands homeowners to lose landscaping, docks, walls/fences, and pool and other outside, pad-mounted equipment. Homeowners learned that in most cases, these losses are not covered by homeowners, wind, or flood insurance. Following the flooding from Hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024, owners of flooded homes had to make the following decision; whether to:
Regardless of the type of house, we encourage all homeowners to use waterproof materials in non-conforming spaces. When renovating, try to conform with current building codes as much as possible. Use pressure-treated framing and waterproof flooring, wallboard, doors, and trim. Raise power outlets. Elevate outside pool, HVAC, and other equipment. The goal should be to recover from future flooding events as quickly (and inexpensively) as possible. |
December 2024 | The State of Florida announced that they were finalizing a streamlined grant program called "Elevate Florida" that will pay you money to elevate or, in some cases, to rebuild your house. |
September 10, 2025 | Observer article: Longboat residents raise houses, foundations in storm rebuild |