New Construction

The purpose of this page is to define new construction, a commonly used term in floodplain management.

Definition/Description

For Floodplain Management Purposes: Structures for which the start of construction commenced on or after the effective date of a floodplain management regulation adopted by a community and includes any subsequent improvements to such structures.

SEE Elevation, Existing Construction, Start of Construction

For Determining Insurance Rates: Structures for which the start of construction commenced on or after the effective date of an initial FIRM or after December 31, 1974, whichever is later, and includes any subsequent improvements to such structures. Flood insurance rates for new construction are based on the elevation of the lowest floor (including basement) in relation to the BFE.

NFIP Requirement

• 59.1 - Definition

Guidance

• IS-9 Managing Floodplain Development Through The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) (pages 9-9 to 9-12) - Rating Buildings

Related Keywords

• Development
• Existing Construction
• Permit for Floodplain Development
• Start of Construction
• Elevation

Special Topic Resources

• Managing Floodplain Development (IS-9)
  • Encroachment Review (5-21 to 5-24)
  • Example No-Rise Certification (5-23)