Hurricane Preparedness in Ascension Parish, LA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Ascension Parish, Louisiana.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Ascension Parish. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Flood Elevation
Facing hurricane storm surge and heavy rain, Ascension Parish requires new and substantially improved homes in special flood hazard areas to sit at or above the base flood elevation, certified by a licensed professional. Ascension Parish Code § 9.5-32(1) sets that residential standard, part of a chapter adopted after Louisiana delegated flood-loss authority to parish government under R.S. 29:608 and 29:709.
Ascension Parish Hurricane Flood Elevation Standard
Some RestrictionsAscension Parish Code § 9.5-32(1)
Residential construction. New construction and substantial improvement of any residential structure shall have the lowest floor (including basement), elevated to or above the base flood elevation. A registered professional engineer, architect, or land surveyor shall submit a certification to the floodplain administrator that the standard of this subsection as proposed in section 99.5-23(1)a. is...
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