Hurricane Preparedness in Stafford County, VA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Stafford County, Virginia.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Stafford County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Flood Elevation
Stafford County requires new construction and substantial improvements in a mapped flood hazard area to raise the lowest floor, including the basement, to at least three feet above the base flood elevation. Utilities and mechanical equipment must clear that same three-foot freeboard line.
Stafford County Flood Elevation Freeboard Rule
Some RestrictionsStafford County Code § 28-57(t)(1), (5)
(t)General standards. The following shall apply to all permits:(1)New construction and substantial improvements shall be according to county Code subsection 28-57(q) and the USBC, and anchored to prevent flotation, collapse or lateral movement of the structure. In addition to the USBC requirements, structures shall have the lowest floor, including basement, elevated to or above the base flood l...
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