1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Polk County, Florida.
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Polk County administers a Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance and participates in the FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and Community Rating System (CRS). Polk County holds a Class 6 CRS rating, earning a 20% flood insurance premium discount for properties in Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs). New residential construction and substantially improved buildings in SFHAs must be elevated at least one foot above the Base Flood Elevation (BFE). The 50% Rule (Substantial Improvement/Substantial Damage) requires full code compliance when cumulative improvements or repairs equal or exceed 50% of the structure's market value.
2 cities in Polk County have their own environmental rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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