Explore Hurricane-Resilient Homes Available Across Central Florida
Hurricane Homes by Latitude 98 are designed to combine modern Florida living with stronger construction, practical storm preparation, energy efficiency, durable materials, and backup-system readiness.
This page features current and upcoming Hurricane Home opportunities, including completed homes, homes under construction, planned residences, available homesites, and custom-build opportunities.
Availability changes as properties are reserved, sold, completed, or added to the development pipeline.
Current Hurricane Home Opportunities
Available opportunities may include:
- Completed move-in-ready homes
- Homes under construction
- Preconstruction homes
- Available residential lots
- Custom-build opportunities
- Infill homes
- Small residential communities
- Workforce and attainable homes
- Accessible and ageing-in-place homes
- Aviation-community residences
- Hangar homes
- Build-to-rent residences
Each listing should clearly identify the home’s current development stage, expected completion status, included features, available options, and purchase or leasing structure.
Move-In-Ready Hurricane Homes
Move-in-ready homes have completed construction and received the required approvals for occupancy.
A move-in-ready listing may include:
- Property address
- Community or neighborhood
- Asking price
- Bedrooms and bathrooms
- Interior square footage
- Lot size
- Garage configuration
- Home design
- Construction year
- Resilient construction features
- Energy and backup systems
- Interior finishes
- Outdoor living areas
- Availability date
- Photography
- Floor plan
- Virtual tour
- Showing information
Completed-home availability is subject to contract status, final documentation, financing, title, and closing requirements.
Homes Under Construction
Homes under construction may offer buyers the opportunity to secure a Hurricane Home before completion.
Depending on the construction stage, buyers may be able to select certain:
- Interior finishes
- Flooring
- Cabinet colors
- Countertops
- Fixtures
- Appliances
- Paint colors
- Lighting
- Backup-power options
- Smart-home features
- Landscaping packages
Structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, roofing, window, and exterior selections may already be fixed once construction has advanced.
Each listing should identify which buyer selections remain available and the deadline for making them.
Preconstruction Homes
Preconstruction opportunities allow buyers to reserve a planned home before physical construction begins.
Potential advantages may include:
- Earlier access to available homes
- Greater finish-selection flexibility
- Optional resilience upgrades
- Backup-system planning
- Accessibility customization
- Floor-plan personalization
- Potential lot selection
- Time to coordinate financing
- Greater visibility into the construction process
Preconstruction timing depends on permitting, financing, utilities, contractor scheduling, material availability, weather, inspections, and other development conditions.
Estimated completion dates are projections and are not guaranteed.
Available Homesites
Latitude 98 may offer buildable homesites for buyers who want to construct a Hurricane Home on a selected property.
Homesite listings may include:
- Property location
- Lot dimensions
- Approximate acreage
- Zoning
- Community information
- Utility availability
- Flood-zone information
- Building setbacks
- Approved or compatible floor plans
- Homeowners association requirements
- Aviation access, if applicable
- Estimated site-development requirements
- Asking price or lot premium
A homesite must be evaluated for the selected home design before construction can begin.
Lot availability does not guarantee that every Hurricane Home design will fit or receive approval.
Build on Your Own Lot
Homeowners who already own land may work with Latitude 98 to evaluate a Hurricane Home for their property.
The initial lot review may consider:
- Zoning
- Future land use
- Setbacks
- Lot coverage
- Access
- Utilities
- Well and septic feasibility
- Flood exposure
- Drainage
- Wetlands
- Soil conditions
- Tree restrictions
- Home orientation
- Construction access
- Available floor plans
- Custom-design requirements
Following the initial review, Latitude 98 can determine whether the property appears suitable for further feasibility, design, engineering, permitting, and construction planning.
Custom Hurricane Homes
Custom opportunities are available for buyers who want a home designed around a specific property, lifestyle, architectural preference, or resilience objective.
Custom homes may include:
- One-story residences
- Two-story residences
- Estate homes
- Multigenerational homes
- Accessible homes
- Ageing-in-place homes
- Aviation-community homes
- Hangar homes
- Homes with oversized garages
- Homes with workshops
- Pool-compatible homes
- Advanced energy and backup systems
The custom process may involve:
- Site evaluation
- Home programming
- Concept design
- Architecture
- Structural engineering
- Civil engineering
- Energy planning
- Backup-power design
- Interior selections
- Budget development
- Permitting
- Construction management
- Final turnover
Community Opportunities
Latitude 98 may develop Hurricane Homes within larger residential communities.
Potential community types may include:
- Single-family neighborhoods
- Cottage-home communities
- Townhome developments
- Build-to-rent communities
- Mixed-income neighborhoods
- Workforce housing communities
- Veteran housing communities
- Senior andageing-in-placee communities
- Aviation communities
Community listings may identify:
- Available home designs
- Lot locations
- Pricing
- Community amenities
- Homeowners association information
- Construction phases
- Expected completion periods
- Standard resilience features
- Optional upgrades
- Reservation procedures
Aviation and Hangar Homes
Selected Hurricane Home opportunities may be located within aviation communities or airport-accessible properties.
Potential features may include:
- Attached aircraft hangars
- Detached hangars
- Taxiway access
- Oversized vehicle garages
- Aviation workshops
- Pilot offices
- Aircraft-equipment storage
- Fire-rated separation
- Specialised electrical capacity
- Backup power
- Storm-conscious hangar doors
- Residential and aircraft-access security
Aviation access, aircraft use, hangar dimensions, community restrictions, airport rules, and property rights should be confirmed for each listing.
Workforce and Attainable Hurricane Homes
Latitude 98 believes resilient housing should not be limited to luxury homebuyers.
Selected projects may offer efficient Hurricane Home designs intended for:
- First-time buyers
- Teachers
- Healthcare workers
- First responders
- Aviation employees
- Hospitality workers
- Skilled tradespeople
- Municipal employees
- Veterans
- Working families
- Moderate-income households
Attainable designs may use:
- Efficient floor plans
- Moderate square footage
- Simplified rooflines
- Standardised construction systems
- Durable finishes
- Energy-efficient equipment
- Practical garage options
- High-priority resilience features
- Reduced long-term maintenance
Availability, pricing, income qualifications, financing programs, and occupancy requirements vary by project.
Accessible Hurricane Homes
Selected homes may include or offer features intended to support accessibility and long-term independence.
Potential features may include:
- Step-free entrances
- Wider doorways
- Wider hallways
- Accessible bathrooms
- Roll-in or low-threshold showers
- Reinforced walls for grab bars
- Accessible kitchens
- Single-story living
- Improved lighting
- Smart-home controls
- Backup power for essential equipment
- Accessible outdoor areas
Buyers needing specific accessibility features should begin the discussion as early as possible, preferably before design and construction documents are finalised.
Standard Hurricane Home Features
Standard features vary by home, community, price range, and construction agreement.
A listing may identify features such as:
- Site-specific structural engineering
- Coordinated roof-to-wall connections
- Florida-approved roofing systems
- Positive site drainage
- Energy-efficient HVAC
- Moisture-management planning
- Durable exterior materials
- Whole-home surge protection
- Generator-ready electrical planning
- Smart thermostat
- Accessible utility shutoffs
- Florida-focused building-envelope design
The final included features are those identified in the applicable plans, specifications, purchase agreement, and construction documents.
Optional Resilience Features
Depending on the home and construction stage, optional features may include:
- Impact-resistant windows
- Impact-rated exterior doors
- Reinforced garage doors
- Sealed roof deck
- Enhanced roof attachment
- Permanent standby generator
- Critical-load electrical panel
- Battery storage
- Solar readiness
- Solar installation
- Whole-home dehumidification
- Advanced leak detection
- Automatic water shutoff
- Energy monitoring
- EV charging
- Accessible design upgrades
- Enhanced drainage improvements
Optional features are subject to engineering, permitting, product availability, construction timing, utility requirements, site conditions, and additional cost.
Listing Information
Each available-home listing should include clear, current information such as:
- Property status
- Price
- Location
- Home design
- Bedrooms
- Bathrooms
- Interior square footage
- Lot size
- Garage or hangar size
- Construction stage
- Estimated completion
- Standard features
- Available options
- Floor plans
- Photographs or renderings
- Financing information
- Showing or consultation instructions
- Reservation status
Avoid publishing a property as available if it is already under contract or no longer being offered.
Property Status Labels
Use simple status labels to help visitors understand each opportunity.
Recommended labels include:
- Available
- Move-In Ready
- Under Construction
- Preconstruction
- Available Homesite
- Custom Build
- Coming Soon
- Priority List Open
- Reserved
- Under Contract
- Sold
- Leased
The status should be updated promptly as the property progresses.
Renderings and Concept Images
Some listings may use architectural renderings before construction is completed.
Renderings should be clearly identified as illustrative.
The completed home may differ because of:
- Site conditions
- Engineering
- Product availability
- Buyer selections
- Permit requirements
- Budget changes
- Construction revisions
- Landscape maturity
- Material substitutions
Plans, specifications, and signed agreements—not renderings alone—control what is included in the completed home.
Floor Plans
Available listings may include conceptual or construction floor plans.
Floor plans may show:
- Room arrangement
- Approximate dimensions
- Square footage
- Garage configuration
- Outdoor areas
- Storage
- Accessibility features
- Hangar layout
- Optional rooms
Conceptual plans should not be treated as final construction documents.
Dimensions, layouts, openings, systems, and features may change during engineering, permitting, and construction.
Pricing
Published pricing may be presented as:
- Fixed asking price
- Starting price
- Estimated preconstruction price
- Base-home price
- Home-and-lot package
- Custom-build estimate
- Monthly rental rate
- Price upon request
Pricing should clearly identify whether it includes:
- Homesite
- Site preparation
- Utility connections
- Permit fees
- Impact fees
- Standard finishes
- Resilience features
- Generator
- Landscaping
- Appliances
- Garage or hangar
- Community fees
- Optional upgrades
Construction pricing may change due to site conditions, design selections, material costs, labour, financing, permit requirements, and product availability.
Financing
Depending on the property and buyer qualifications, potential financing may include:
- Conventional mortgages
- Construction-to-permanent loans
- Portfolio loans
- Government-supported home loans
- Veteran-oriented financing
- First-time buyer programs
- Local housing assistance
- Private financing
- Cash purchase
- Seller financing on selected opportunities
Financing availability, loan terms, appraisals, interest rates, down-payment requirements, and borrower approval are determined by the lender.
Latitude 98 does not guarantee financing approval.
Reservation and Purchase Process
The process may vary by property, but generally includes:
1. Select an Available Opportunity
Review the listing, home design, location, status, pricing, included features, and estimated timeline.
2. Request Information
Contact Latitude 98 for current availability, plans, specifications, options, and next steps.
3. Complete an Initial Consultation
Discuss the buyer’s timeline, financing, home requirements, resilience priorities, and preferred property.
4. Review the Property Documents
The buyer reviews available plans, specifications, community documents, disclosures, pricing, and purchase terms.
5. Submit a Reservation or Purchase Agreement
The required agreement and deposit depend on the property and construction stage.
6. Confirm Financing
The buyer completes lender qualification, underwriting, appraisal, and other financing requirements.
7. Complete Available Selections
When permitted by the construction schedule, the buyer confirms finishes, options, and upgrades by the applicable deadlines.
8. Monitor Construction
For homes under construction, Latitude 98 provides updates according to the applicable purchase or construction agreement.
9. Complete Final Walkthrough and Closing
The buyer reviews the completed home, resolves documented items, completes financing and title requirements, and proceeds to closing.
10. Receive Homeowner Orientation
The owner receives available information regarding systems, warranties, maintenance, storm preparation, and backup-power operation.
Join the Priority List
Some Hurricane Home opportunities may be announced before public listings are released.
The priority list may provide early information about:
- New communities
- Available lots
- Preconstruction releases
- Move-in-ready homes
- Custom-build opportunities
- Aviation and hangar homes
- Workforce and attainable housing
- Veteran-oriented housing
- Upcoming open houses
- Floor-plan releases
Joining the priority list does not reserve a property or guarantee availability, pricing, financing, or purchase priority unless confirmed in a separate written agreement.
Suggested priority-list form fields:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Preferred county or area
- Desired home type
- Target number of bedrooms
- Target price range
- Move-in timeline
- Need a homesite
- Already own land
- Interest in custom construction
- Interest in aviation or hangar homes
- Interest in workforce or attainable housing
- Preferred contact method
- Additional requirements
Schedule a Private Consultation
Buyers may request a consultation to discuss:
- Available homes
- Upcoming releases
- Custom construction
- Homesite evaluation
- Floor plans
- Resilience features
- Energy and backup systems
- Accessibility
- Aviation-home requirements
- Financing preparation
- Construction timelines
Important Availability Notice
Property information, pricing, construction schedules, features, options, and availability may change without notice until confirmed in a fully executed agreement.
Latitude 98 does not guarantee:
- Continued availability
- Final construction cost
- Completion date
- Financing approval
- Appraised value
- Insurance availability
- Insurance pricing
- Utility incentives
- Energy savings
- Storm performance
- Availability of specific materials
- Approval of buyer-requested changes
No home can be represented as hurricane-proof or immune from wind, flooding, water intrusion, power loss, or other storm-related damage.
Serving Orlando and Central Florida
Latitude 98 evaluates Hurricane Home opportunities throughout:
- Orange County
- Seminole County
- Lake County
- Osceola County
- Volusia County
- Polk County
Selected custom, aviation-residential, community-housing, and speciality projects may also be considered elsewhere in Florida.
Find Your Hurricane Home
Whether you are searching for a completed home, a preconstruction opportunity, an available homesite, or a custom residence, Hurricane Homes by Latitude 98 offer a more deliberate approach to Florida homebuilding.
Explore current opportunities or join the priority list to receive information about future releases.