The purpose of this page is to announce to the public that FEMA is preparing a policy for FEMA staff and communities participating in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to address questions about floodplain permitting of development activities occurring in the FEMA designated Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA). Through this policy, a community can ensure compliance with FEMA’s NFIP regulations and their local floodplain management regulations, while potentially reducing the administrative burden associated with the floodplain development permitting of certain types of low-to-no impact development.
Policy Overview
This policy addresses questions about floodplain permitting of development activities occurring in the FEMA designated Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA). Through this policy, a community can ensure compliance with FEMA’s NFIP regulations and their local floodplain management regulations, while potentially reducing the administrative burden associated with the floodplain development permitting of certain types of low-to-no impact development. This guidance does not intend to address other permits associated with a building code, or other local, state, or federal permits, and only applies to floodplain development permitting requirements to enroll in, and maintain eligibility for, the NFIP.
Download a Copy of the Draft Policy
Download a copy of the draft policy via www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/131010. This file will be available for approximately 90 days.
How to Comment
The public is invited to comment on the draft policy online at FEMA-Floodplain-Management-Division@fema.dhs.gov until August 23, 2017.