FEMA flood zone rules in Hollywood, FL — also called floodplain regulations or special flood hazard area (SFHA) rules — determine flood insurance requirements and elevation standards for new construction.
Hollywood participates in NFIP and the CRS (Community Rating System), earning insurance discounts for residents. Broward County FEMA FIRMs updated — most recent effective July 31, 2024. Hollywood's coastal location creates significant flood and storm surge risk. FL Building Code and HVHZ standards apply to all development.
Hollywood faces significant flood risk from its low elevation, coastal exposure, Intracoastal Waterway, and proximity to the Everglades drainage system. Over 11,000 properties have been included in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas, while 2,115 properties were reclassified to lower risk. The city participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and has achieved a Class 6 Community Rating System (CRS) designation, entitling NFIP policyholders to a 20% discount on flood insurance premiums. Flood zone designations include AE and AH for high-risk inland areas, VE for coastal high-hazard areas subject to wave action, and X for low/moderate risk. Two CBRA zones (FL-20P and P14A) restrict federal expenditures on barrier island areas. Accessory structures in flood zones must comply with Section 154.50, including flood openings, flood-damage-resistant materials, and anchoring. Coastal high-hazard zone structures over 100 square feet have stricter limits. All new construction and substantial improvements must meet base flood elevation requirements. For flood zone determination, call the ECSD Flood Determination Line at 954-921-3939.
Building without meeting BFE requirements: building code violation. Substantial improvement thresholds trigger compliance. Enforced by Hollywood Building Division.
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