Flood Elevation Requirements: Arlington vs Fort Worth
How do flood elevation requirements rules compare between Arlington, TX and Fort Worth, TX?
Arlington, TX
Tarrant County
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Fort Worth, TX
Tarrant County
Fort Worth Code Ch. 7, Article VIII (Floodplain Provisions) requires all new development in a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area or city-designated Community Flood Risk Area (CFRA) to be elevated to a Design Flood Elevation equal to the 1% annual chance (100-year) flood level plus 2 feet of freeboard.
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| Fact | Arlington | Fort Worth |
|---|---|---|
| Code Reference | - | Fort Worth Code Ch. 7 Art. VIII |
| Design Flood Elevation | - | Base flood + 2 ft freeboard |
| CFRA Approval | - | Required for CFRA development |
| Enforcement | - | Floodplain Administrator / Code Compliance |
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Arlington FAQ
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Fort Worth FAQ
How high does my Fort Worth house have to be built in a flood zone?
The lowest floor of new and substantially improved residential structures in SFHA or CFRA must be elevated to the Design Flood Elevation, which is the base flood elevation plus 2 ft of freeboard.
Do I need a permit to build in a Fort Worth flood zone?
Yes. Development in a Community Flood Risk Area requires a CFRA Certificate of Compliance or an approved Stormwater Drainage Study before any work begins.
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