Hurricane Preparedness in Albany, NY (2026)
1 verified hurricane preparedness rules for Albany, New York, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Flood Elevation
Albany's Floodplain Overlay District requires new construction and substantial improvements in FEMA special flood hazard areas to elevate the lowest floor at least one foot above the base flood elevation, enforced by the Chief Building Official as floodplain administrator.
Albany Flood Elevation Rules for New Construction
Some RestrictionsAlbany City Code § 375-206(3)(g)(iii)A(1)
Within Zones A1-A30, AE and AH and also Zone A, if base flood elevation data are available, new construction and substantial improvements shall have the lowest floor (including basement) elevated to or above one foot above the base flood elevation.
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