Hurricane Preparedness in St. Tammany Parish, LA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of St. Tammany Parish. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Flood Elevation
St. Tammany Parish sets minimum floor elevations by FEMA flood zone under UDC Sec. 300-5.3.I. Homes in Zone X or D must sit at least 12 inches above the street centerline or curb, while structures in numbered A, AE, AH, V, or VE zones must clear the base flood elevation plus 12 inches. The Permitting Department enforces the standard through elevation certificates at three separate construction stages.
St. Tammany Parish Flood Elevation Requirements
Some RestrictionsSt. Tammany Parish Code of Ordinances § 300-5.3.I
Minimum Flood Elevation Requirement.1.Minimum Elevation Requirement. Minimum flood elevation requirement for residential and commercial structures by zone are:a.Zone "X" or "D". Elevations of the lowest habitable floor in an "X" or "D" zone shall be not less than 12 inches above the centerline of street or top of curb fronting the structure, whichever is greater.b.Zones unnumbered "A" or "AO". ...
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