Flood Zones: Babylon vs Huntington
How do flood zones rules compare between Babylon, NY and Huntington, NY?
Babylon and Huntington have similar restriction levels.
Babylon, NY
Suffolk County
Babylon, devastated by Superstorm Sandy in 2012, enforces Chapter 89 and Chapter 113 (Flood Damage Prevention) aligned with FEMA FIRM maps effective September 2009 and pending 2024 updates. All new or substantially improved structures in SFHAs must be elevated to BFE plus 2 feet of freeboard.
View full Babylon rules →Huntington, NY
Suffolk County
Huntington coastal areas along Long Island Sound, Huntington Harbor, Northport Bay, and Centerport Harbor are in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas (VE and AE zones). Town participates in NFIP; new construction must elevate to Base Flood Elevation plus freeboard.
View full Huntington rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Babylon | Huntington |
|---|---|---|
| Code | Chapter 113 | Huntington Ch. 104 |
| Freeboard | BFE +2 ft | BFE + 2 feet |
| CRS Class | 7 (15 percent discount) | - |
| Sandy Impact | 4,000-plus homes damaged | - |
| Substantial Improvement | 50 percent market value | - |
| Zones | - | VE, AE coastal |
| VE | - | Pile foundation |
| Program | - | NFIP member |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Babylon FAQ
Is my Babylon home in a flood zone?
Check the FEMA Flood Map Service Center or Babylon Building Division. Homes south of Montauk Highway and near Great South Bay canals are frequently in AE, VE, or coastal A zones.
Do I have to elevate my Babylon home?
If you are substantially improving the structure (more than 50 percent of market value) or rebuilding after damage, yes. Otherwise pre-FIRM homes are grandfathered but face higher insurance premiums.
Huntington FAQ
Who enforces this in Huntington?
Huntington code enforcement at (631) 351-3000 handles complaints.
Who enforces this in Huntington?
Huntington code enforcement at (631) 351-3000 handles complaints.
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