FEMA flood zone rules in Douglas County, NE — also called floodplain regulations or special flood hazard area (SFHA) rules — determine flood insurance requirements and elevation standards for new construction.
Douglas County participates in FEMA's NFIP. Properties in Special Flood Hazard Areas require floodplain development permits and must meet elevation requirements under county floodplain management regulations.
Douglas County participates in the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Properties in FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Areas (Zones A, AE, etc.) are subject to county floodplain management regulations requiring floodplain development permits for new construction and substantial improvements. Structures must be elevated above the Base Flood Elevation (BFE). The Missouri River and its tributaries in Douglas County create flood risk for parts of the unincorporated area. FEMA FIRM maps are used to determine flood zone status. Contact Douglas County Environmental Services for floodplain permit requirements.
Unpermitted development in SFHAs can result in enforcement action, mandatory flood insurance requirements, and requirements to elevate or remove structures.
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