FEMA flood zone rules in Puyallup, WA — also called floodplain regulations or special flood hazard area (SFHA) rules — determine flood insurance requirements and elevation standards for new construction.
Puyallup is located on the Puyallup River floodplain and participates in FEMA's NFIP. Properties in FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Areas (Zone A/AE) require elevation certificates for new construction and substantial improvements. The 50% rule applies. The Puyallup River is subject to significant flood and lahar risk from Mount Rainier.
Puyallup's location along the Puyallup River places significant portions of the city in FEMA Zone A/AE flood hazard areas. New construction and substantial improvements in SFHAs require FEMA elevation certificates. The 50% rule: repairs/improvements exceeding 50% of the structure's pre-damage value over 5 years require full code compliance. Federally backed mortgage holders in Zone A/V are required to carry flood insurance. Puyallup also faces lahar risk from Mount Rainier volcanic activity via the Puyallup River valley — the city participates in Pierce County emergency planning for this hazard. Contact Puyallup Permits or Pierce County PPW at (253) 798-2725 for flood zone questions.
Unpermitted development in flood hazard areas subject to stop-work and restoration requirements.
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