Hurricane Preparedness in Macon-Bibb County, GA (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Macon-Bibb County, Georgia.
Verified from official government sources
Flood Elevation
New construction and substantial improvements in a Macon-Bibb County flood hazard area must have the lowest floor, including any basement, elevated at least two feet above the base flood elevation. HVAC, electrical, and plumbing equipment must sit at least one foot above base flood elevation as well.
Macon-Bibb Flood Elevation Freeboard Rule
Some RestrictionsMacon-Bibb County Code § 11-21(1)
(1)New construction and/or substantial improvements. Where base flood elevation data are available, new construction and/or substantial improvement of any structure or manufactured home shall have the lowest floor, including basement, elevated no lower than two (2) feet above the base flood elevation. Should solid foundation perimeter walls be used to elevate a structure, openings sufficient to...
Storm Debris
After a declared disaster, Macon-Bibb County only clears storm debris from public and private rights-of-way, not private yards, and only when the county manager determines the debris poses a widespread threat to life, health, or safety. Residents seeking pickup must sort debris into piles by type before the county's final collection pass.
Macon-Bibb Storm Debris Removal Rules
Some RestrictionsMacon-Bibb County Code § 9-17(d)
(2)Piling requirement. As provided for by this chapter, the County may remove disaster debris collected from residential property. Residential property owners desiring the County to remove disaster debris shall collect and locate in piles all disaster debris before the County's last pass for removal of disaster debris. Disaster debris piles put out for removal after the County makes its last pa...
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