FEMA flood zone rules in Revere, MA — also called floodplain regulations or special flood hazard area (SFHA) rules — determine flood insurance requirements and elevation standards for new construction.
Revere has extreme flood risk: 598 repetitive loss structures with over $8 million in NFIP claims since 1978. The city borders the Atlantic Ocean and Revere Beach Boulevard. Significant portions of the city are in SFHA (Zone AE). FEMA FIRM active. Flood insurance mandatory for federal mortgage holders in SFHA. MA Building Code requires BFE + 1 ft elevation in A Zones.
Revere participates in NFIP with 2,237+ policies in force. 598 repetitive loss structures documented. Zone AE (1% annual chance flood) covers portions of the city along the coast, creek corridors, and low-lying areas. Massachusetts Building Code 9th Edition requires Design Flood Elevation = BFE + 1 ft for A Zones, BFE + 2 ft for V Zones. Sea level rise projections must be incorporated per 310 CMR 9.37. Revere publishes a Flood Resilience Checklist and Floodplain Information page at revere.org.
Development in SFHA without permit or below BFE: NFIP non-compliance; loss of flood insurance eligibility.
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