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- Serves Homestead: Yes. Wherever you are in Homestead, a licensed Homeland public adjuster comes to your property within hours — no need to visit an office. Call (305) 783-3777, 24/7.
- Homeland Public Adjusters Corporation: Florida public adjusting firm license W818638 · New Jersey public adjuster firm license 3003982360
- Yeni Martinez, President: Florida public adjuster license P103370 (licensed since 2007) · New Jersey 3003714097 · designated primary adjuster
- Alberto Enriquez: Senior licensed public adjuster, Florida P112658
- Yisel Dieguez: Licensed public adjuster and Xactimate estimator, Florida W873884 · New Jersey 3003714335
- Nelson Avila: Florida public adjuster license G332385 · Florida Certified Contractor CRC1331322 · property insurance appraiser and umpire
- Complaints and reputation: 5.0★ on Google · BBB Accredited Business, A+ rating
- Since 2006: Homeland Public Adjusters, Corp. was incorporated in Florida on December 11, 2006. Our President, Yeni Martinez, has held Florida public adjuster license P103370 since 2007. When Florida began requiring adjusting firms to hold their own firm license (a 2021 law, Senate Bill 1598; DFS began licensing adjusting firms in November 2021), Homeland was issued firm license W818638 on January 11, 2022. On November 10, 2026, Homeland became a BBB Accredited Business (BBB Serving Southeast Florida & the Caribbean), with an A+ rating. Each adjuster’s appointment with Homeland appears on that adjuster’s own DFS record.
- English and Spanish. Office: 8004 NW 154th Street, Suite 609, Miami Lakes, FL 33016 (visits by appointment). Florida (305) 783-3777 · New Jersey (732) 517-3777, 24/7.
How It Works: 5 Steps
- Call Homeland first. Call (305) 783-3777 in Florida or (732) 517-3777 in New Jersey, 24/7, in English or Spanish, before you sign anything or throw anything out.
- A licensed adjuster comes to you. A licensed Homeland public adjuster comes to your property and inspects, photographs and measures the damage.
- We document and file the claim. We write a line-item estimate, report the claim for you, or re-open a claim that was denied, underpaid or closed.
- We negotiate with your insurer. We meet the insurer’s adjuster, present the full claim and negotiate it, start to finish. You don’t have to deal with the insurer alone.
- You get paid. Payment goes to you, and our fee is explained in your written agreement before you hire us, within the limits Florida law sets (Fla. Stat. §626.854(11)(b)). No Recovery, No Fee.
Homeland Results and Reviews in Homestead
- Hurricane Irma · Homestead — $105,000
Every claim is different. Results depend on each loss and policy; past results don't guarantee a future outcome.
Amounts are insurance payments obtained on each claim, before Homeland's fee and other costs, rounded to the nearest dollar. Client names are withheld for privacy.
Experienced Public Adjusters Serving Homestead Property Owners
Comparing adjusters? Use our 10-point test for the best public adjuster in Homestead, with local storm and flood facts, or see the Miami-Dade County guide.
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Homestead Hurricane and Claim History
- Hurricane Andrew made landfall near Homestead Air Force Base at 5:05 a.m. EDT on August 24, 1992. The National Hurricane Center reports that its impact was extreme from the Kendall district south through Homestead and Florida City.
- The National Hurricane Center reports that in Homestead, more than 99% of mobile homes (1,167 of 1,176) were completely destroyed by Andrew.
- During Hurricane Irma in 2017, the National Weather Service reported 3 to 5 feet of average storm-surge inundation along the Biscayne Bay shoreline from Homestead to Downtown Miami.
- The National Weather Service in Miami reported in August 1992 that Hurricane Andrew destroyed 63,000 homes in South Dade County, leaving an estimated 175,000 to 250,000 people homeless.
- The City of Homestead notes that all properties in the city are vulnerable to flooding, and that a building in a Special Flood Hazard Area has a 26 percent chance of flooding over a 30-year mortgage.
- Average homeowners insurance premium in Miami-Dade County: $5,975 a year with wind coverage, $3,779 without; condominium unit owners $2,801 with wind, averaged across all insurers, insured values and deductibles (Florida OIR, Property Insurance Stability Report, July 1, 2026; data as of March 31, 2026). See every county's average.
Insurance Claims We Handle in Homestead
Hurricane & Wind Damage
Wind, rain intrusion, roof and structural damage from hurricanes and tropical storms in Homestead.
Flood Damage
Storm surge and flood losses in Homestead, with help navigating NFIP and private flood policies.
Fire Damage
Structural fire damage as well as damage caused by heat, smoke, and soot.
Water Damage
Broken pipes, plumbing failures, leaks and water intrusion in Homestead homes, condos and businesses.
Theft & Vandalism Damage
Documentation of malicious property damage, stolen property, and related covered losses.
Business & Commercial
Claim support for Homestead businesses and commercial property owners.
Condo & HOA Associations
Master policy claims for Homestead condo and HOA boards and managers.
Renters
Belongings and living expenses when your landlord insures only the building.
Other Claims
For insured clients: vehicle impact, lightning, falling trees and objects, sinkholes, and other events potentially covered by the applicable policy.
Denied & Underpaid
Review of claim decisions, estimates, documentation, and potentially overlooked or disputed damage.
Third Party Uninsured Damage Claims
For property owners with no coverage of their own whose damage was caused by someone else's insured loss.
Not sure which claim fits?
Call us 24/7. Florida (305) 783-3777. New Jersey (732) 517-3777.
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A Homestead Claims Team Working for Policyholders
Since 2006, Homeland Public Adjusters has stood with property owners, not insurance companies. We serve Homestead, available 24/7 by phone. Our team combines claim experience, detailed loss documentation, policy review, estimating, and persistent advocacy to help clients through a process that can quickly become complicated.
Professional Standards & Industry Resources
Homeland stays connected to the standards, regulations, and resources that shape public adjusting and property insurance. These include the Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of Consumer Services, Florida Statutes Chapter 626, and FAPIA (Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters).
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Homestead Property Damage? Help Is Available 24/7
After a hurricane, major storm, fire, water loss, or other damaging event, the first priority is safety. Once conditions allow, documenting what happened becomes a crucial part of the claim. Homestead property owners can reach Homeland anytime they need guidance.
Hablamos Español. Nuestro equipo está disponible para ayudarle con su reclamo de seguro de propiedad en Homestead. Llámenos al 305-783-3777 (Florida) o al 732-517-3777 (Nueva Jersey).
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Homestead Public Adjuster FAQs
Homestead property owners often have questions about when to involve a public adjuster, what happens after damage is discovered, and how representation fits into an insurance claim. Here are answers to common questions. Contact us for a free claim review.
Does Homeland handle flood claims in Homestead?▶
Yes. The City of Homestead says every property in the city is vulnerable to flooding, and standard homeowners policies don’t cover flood. Homeland documents the damage and works under both your flood and homeowners policies where they apply; call 24/7 at (305) 783-3777.
Does Homeland handle hurricane claims in Homestead?▶
Yes. Hurricane and wind claims are among the losses Homeland handles. Homestead has lived through some of the most destructive hurricane damage in Florida history.
Who is the best public adjuster in Homestead?▶
Judge every firm the same way: an active license you can look up on the Florida DFS licensee search, a named adjuster on your file, the fee in writing before you sign, and real results and reviews. Homeland: named licensed adjusters, firm license W818638, serving Florida property owners since 2006, English and Spanish, and a licensed adjuster at your property in Homestead.
Who is actually going to handle my case?▶
A licensed Homeland public adjuster, named to you on the first call. Our team: Yeni Martinez, President (Florida public adjuster license P103370), Alberto Enriquez (P112658), Yisel Dieguez (W873884) and Nelson Avila (Florida public adjuster license G332385 · Florida Certified Contractor CRC1331322 · property insurance appraiser and umpire). Each license is linked under Verify Homeland.
What percentage do you charge?▶
Florida law caps what any public adjuster can charge (Florida fee limits). Homeland explains its fee in your written agreement before you sign, so you know it up front. No recovery, no fee. And after you sign, you can still cancel within the period Florida law gives you (your cancellation rights).
Can you get me more money from my insurance?▶
We document every dollar your policy owes and negotiate for the full amount. What we do: inspect and document all the damage, write a line-item estimate, compare it with the insurer’s, and negotiate the claim for you, start to finish. See our published results.
Is there a public adjuster near me in Homestead?▶
Yes. A licensed Homeland public adjuster comes to your property in Homestead, and anywhere in Miami-Dade County, including Palmetto Bay and Kendall. Our office is in Miami Lakes (visits by appointment), but you don’t need to go there. Call (305) 783-3777, 24/7, in English or Spanish.
My insurance won’t pay. Who do I call?▶
A licensed public adjuster can still help, and underpaid, denied and closed claims are a big part of what we do. We review the insurer’s letter and estimate, inspect the damage and can reopen or supplement the claim within Florida’s deadlines. Read Claim denied? What to do next.
I need a good public adjuster for damage at my house in Homestead. Where do I start?▶
Call a licensed public adjuster before you sign anything or throw anything out. Homeland answers 24/7 at (305) 783-3777, and a licensed adjuster comes to your property in Homestead, inspects and photographs the damage and explains your options in English or Spanish. The claim review is free. No recovery, no fee.
My roof (or my AC) is leaking. Is that a claim?▶
It depends on the cause and on your policy, so don’t guess and don’t throw out damaged materials yet. Take photos and video, keep receipts for emergency repairs, and have a licensed public adjuster look at it. Homeland inspects the damage, reads your policy with you and tells you plainly whether it’s worth a claim. Call (305) 783-3777.
I already opened a claim. Can I still hire a public adjuster?▶
Yes. You can bring in a public adjuster at any stage: right after you report the claim, while the insurer is still inspecting, or after an offer or a denial. We review what has been filed and said so far, and from then on we deal with the insurer for you.
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Storm history near Homestead
Since 1851, 53 tropical storms and hurricanes have passed within 50 miles of Homestead, 28 of them hurricanes at their closest point, plus 14 tropical depressions and post-tropical storms. The strongest at its closest point was Unnamed hurricane (1935), a Category 5 hurricane 47 miles away. Scroll to follow the storms that shaped the area.
Eta · 2020
At its closest point on November 9, 2020, Eta was a tropical storm about 42 miles from Homestead, with winds near 65 mph.
Katrina · 2005
At its closest point on August 26, 2005, Katrina was a Category 1 hurricane about 22 miles from Homestead, with winds near 80 mph.
Irene · 1999
At its closest point on October 15, 1999, Irene was a Category 1 hurricane about 30 miles from Homestead, with winds near 80 mph.
Andrew · 1992
At its closest point on August 24, 1992, Andrew was a Category 5 hurricane about 4 miles from Homestead, with winds near 160 mph.
Unnamed hurricane · 1935
At its closest point on September 3, 1935, Unnamed hurricane was a Category 5 hurricane about 47 miles from Homestead, with winds near 185 mph.
All 67 storms within 50 miles
| Year | Storm | At closest point | Distance | Winds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Eta | Tropical storm | 42 mi | 65 mph |
| 2020 | Sally | Tropical depression | 6 mi | 35 mph |
| 2018 | Gordon | Tropical storm | 30 mi | 50 mph |
| 2010 | Bonnie | Tropical storm | 4 mi | 40 mph |
| 2006 | Ernesto | Tropical storm | 24 mi | 45 mph |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 1 hurricane | 22 mi | 80 mph |
| 2004 | Ivan | Post-tropical storm | 32 mi | 30 mph |
| 1999 | Irene | Category 1 hurricane | 30 mi | 80 mph |
| 1992 | Andrew | Category 5 hurricane | 4 mi | 160 mph |
| 1991 | Fabian | Tropical storm | 42 mi | 45 mph |
| 1988 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 43 mi | 25 mph |
| 1987 | Floyd | Category 1 hurricane | 23 mi | 75 mph |
| 1981 | Dennis | Tropical storm | 47 mi | 40 mph |
| 1981 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 23 mi | 30 mph |
| 1976 | Dottie | Tropical storm | 37 mi | 40 mph |
| 1972 | Dawn | Tropical depression | 35 mi | 35 mph |
| 1970 | Felice | Tropical depression | 38 mi | 30 mph |
| 1968 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 31 mi | 35 mph |
| 1968 | Dolly | Tropical depression | 41 mi | 35 mph |
| 1966 | Inez | Category 2 hurricane | 30 mi | 95 mph |
| 1965 | Betsy | Category 3 hurricane | 32 mi | 115 mph |
| 1964 | Cleo | Category 2 hurricane | 27 mi | 110 mph |
| 1962 | Alma | Tropical depression | 49 mi | 30 mph |
| 1958 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 22 mi | 30 mph |
| 1956 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 10 mi | 60 mph |
| 1954 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 27 mi | 30 mph |
| 1953 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 48 mi | 40 mph |
| 1952 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 40 mi | 60 mph |
| 1950 | King | Category 4 hurricane | 20 mi | 130 mph |
| 1948 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 2 hurricane | 4 mi | 95 mph |
| 1947 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 1 hurricane | 21 mi | 85 mph |
| 1947 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 3 hurricane | 44 mi | 120 mph |
| 1945 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 4 hurricane | 1 mi | 130 mph |
| 1941 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 2 hurricane | 6 mi | 95 mph |
| 1936 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 7 mi | 60 mph |
| 1936 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 23 mi | 45 mph |
| 1935 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 1 hurricane | 26 mi | 90 mph |
| 1935 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 5 hurricane | 47 mi | 185 mph |
| 1932 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 6 mi | 65 mph |
| 1929 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 3 hurricane | 32 mi | 115 mph |
| 1926 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 3 hurricane | 25 mi | 125 mph |
| 1926 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 4 hurricane | 13 mi | 145 mph |
| 1924 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 1 hurricane | 34 mi | 75 mph |
| 1916 | Unnamed storm | Post-tropical storm | 8 mi | 60 mph |
| 1916 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 12 mi | 45 mph |
| 1916 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 40 mi | 40 mph |
| 1909 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 3 hurricane | 25 mi | 110 mph |
| 1909 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 41 mi | 50 mph |
| 1907 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 5 mi | 35 mph |
| 1906 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 3 hurricane | 6 mi | 120 mph |
| 1906 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 1 hurricane | 2 mi | 85 mph |
| 1904 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 1 hurricane | 1 mi | 75 mph |
| 1903 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 1 hurricane | 49 mi | 85 mph |
| 1899 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 34 mi | 40 mph |
| 1895 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 44 mi | 40 mph |
| 1892 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 38 mi | 40 mph |
| 1891 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 45 mi | 50 mph |
| 1891 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 0 mi | 70 mph |
| 1889 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 21 mi | 45 mph |
| 1888 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 12 mi | 40 mph |
| 1888 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 3 hurricane | 31 mi | 125 mph |
| 1878 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 1 hurricane | 15 mi | 80 mph |
| 1878 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 38 mi | 65 mph |
| 1876 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 44 mi | 70 mph |
| 1870 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 2 hurricane | 37 mi | 105 mph |
| 1865 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 2 hurricane | 30 mi | 100 mph |
| 1863 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 37 mi | 50 mph |
Federal disaster declarations covering Miami-Dade County
Since 1965, FEMA has issued 39 federal declarations covering Miami-Dade County for storms, floods, winter weather, freezes and fires.
- October 11, 2024 · Hurricane Milton · Major disaster (DR-4834)
- October 7, 2024 · Hurricane Milton · Emergency (EM-3622)
- December 13, 2022 · Hurricane Nicole · Major disaster (DR-4680)
- November 8, 2022 · Tropical Storm Nicole · Emergency (EM-3587)
- September 29, 2022 · Hurricane Ian · Major disaster (DR-4673)
- September 24, 2022 · Tropical Storm Ian · Emergency (EM-3584)
- July 4, 2021 · Tropical Storm Elsa · Emergency (EM-3561)
- August 1, 2020 · Hurricane Isaias · Emergency (EM-3533)
All 39 declarations
- August 30, 2019 · Hurricane Dorian · Emergency (EM-3419)
- September 10, 2017 · Hurricane Irma · Major disaster (DR-4337)
- September 5, 2017 · Hurricane Irma · Emergency (EM-3385)
- October 6, 2016 · Hurricane Matthew · Emergency (EM-3377)
- August 21, 2008 · Tropical Storm Fay · Emergency (EM-3288)
- October 24, 2005 · Hurricane Wilma · Major disaster (DR-1609)
- September 20, 2005 · Tropical Storm Rita · Emergency (EM-3259)
- September 5, 2005 · Hurricane Katrina Evacuation · Emergency (EM-3220)
- August 28, 2005 · Hurricane Katrina · Major disaster (DR-1602)
- September 26, 2004 · Hurricane Jeanne · Major disaster (DR-1561)
- September 4, 2004 · Hurricane Frances · Major disaster (DR-1545)
- August 13, 2004 · Tropical Storm Bonnie and Hurricane Charley · Major disaster (DR-1539)
- April 25, 2003 · Severe Storms and Tornadoes · Major disaster (DR-1460)
- April 25, 2001 · Fl - Everglades Fire Complex - 04/25/01 · Fire management (FM-2359)
- February 5, 2001 · Severe Freeze · Major disaster (DR-1359)
- October 4, 2000 · Severe Storms and Flooding · Major disaster (DR-1345)
- October 20, 1999 · Fl-Hurricane Irene-Dr-Req · Major disaster (DR-1306)
- October 15, 1999 · Tropical Storm Irene - Florida · Emergency (EM-3150)
- September 14, 1999 · Hurricane Floyd Emergency Declarations · Emergency (EM-3143)
- April 27, 1999 · Fl-Fires 04/15/99 · Emergency (EM-3139)
- April 18, 1999 · Fl-Fires 04/13/99 · Fire management (FM-2256)
- September 25, 1998 · Hurricane Grorges · Emergency (EM-3131)
- June 18, 1998 · Extreme Fire Hazard · Major disaster (DR-1223)
- February 12, 1998 · Severe Storms, High Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding · Major disaster (DR-1204)
- March 13, 1993 · Tornadoes, Flooding, High Winds & Tides, Freezing · Major disaster (DR-982)
- August 24, 1992 · Hurricane Andrew · Major disaster (DR-955)
- January 15, 1990 · Severe Freeze · Major disaster (DR-851)
- March 18, 1985 · Severe Freeze · Major disaster (DR-732)
- January 31, 1977 · Severe Winter Weather · Major disaster (DR-526)
- March 15, 1971 · Freeze · Major disaster (DR-304)
- September 14, 1965 · Hurricane Betsy · Major disaster (DR-209)
Sources: National Hurricane Center, HURDAT2 Atlantic best track, 1851–2025; OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries; U.S. Census Bureau boundaries. Distance is to the storm’s center at its closest point; damage reaches well beyond the center. Older tracks are less precise.
Homestead Public Adjusters
Homeland serves Homestead property owners, available 24/7 by phone at (305) 783-3777 (Florida) and (732) 517-3777 (New Jersey). We handle claims across all of Florida and New Jersey.
Homestead resources after a property loss
The offices a Homestead property owner deals with after a loss, from permit history (the first thing an insurer questions on a roof) to the county's storm response. All official Miami-Dade County and state sources.
- Building permits and inspections
- Property records and assessed value
- Emergency management
- National Weather Service forecast office
- State insurance consumer help
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