Hurricane Preparedness in Harnett County, NC (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Harnett County, North Carolina.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Harnett County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Flood Elevation
New construction and substantial improvements in Harnett County's mapped flood zones must elevate the reference level to the base flood elevation plus two feet of freeboard, or two feet above the highest adjacent grade where no BFE has been set, under § 153.248 and the § 153.024 definition of regulatory flood protection elevation.
Harnett County Base Flood Elevation Freeboard Rule
Significant RestrictionsHarnett County Code of Ordinances § 153.024
REGULATORY FLOOD PROTECTION ELEVATION (RFPE). The elevation, in relation to mean sea level, to which the reference level of all structures and other development located within special flood hazard areas shall be protected. Where base flood elevations (BFEs) have been determined, this elevation shall be the BFE plus two feet of freeboard. Where no BFE has been established, this elevation shall b...
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