When my home was built it was not in the floodplain. Now, the current Flood Insurance Rating Map shows that my home is in the floodplain

No action is required.  Should you choose to alter your property or structure, the floodplain ordinance would become effective due to your chosen actions.  Your mortgage provider may require you to obtain flood insurance, since all Federally backed mortgages for properties in the floodplain are required to have flood insurance.

Show All Answers

1. What exactly is a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA)?
2. What is a non-special flood hazard area?
3. Is there a fee to review (fences, sheds, decks) in the floodplain?
4. Do I need a permit to build in the floodplain?
5. Does the Flood Ordinance require a property owner to get Flood Insurance?
6. Does the City issue floodplain insurance?
7. How do I know if my home is in the floodplain?
8. What can I do to protect my home from flooding?
9. My home was built in the floodplain more than 50 years ago? Does the new City FPO require me to do anything?
10. When my home was built it was not in the floodplain. Now, the current Flood Insurance Rating Map shows that my home is in the floodplain