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Old 09-09-2024, 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by CarlR33 View Post
Regardless, if you live in a FEMA declared flood zone you will be required (if you borrowed money from a lender) to get flood insurance.
For those not aware, it takes some time for the FEMA maps to update on the new areas.

The Developer builds up the home sites to be above FEMA flood levels. Typically more than 75ft above sea level here.

Golf courses, retention areas, streets and yards are designed to flood long before the homes are at risk.