If a community does not have a 2-foot freeboard requirement in its floodplain regulations similar to HUD’s new FFRMS rule, it risks severely limiting homeownership opportunities.

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From the Director’s Desk

June 12, 2024

Three Things to Know About New HUD FFRMS Rule

By Chad Berginnis, CFM

HUD’s programs touch virtually every US community, making its new FFRMS rule highly significant. Here are three key changes impacting floodplain managers.

May 6, 2024

‘A Win for Flood Resilience’: HUD Rolls Out New Flood Standard

By Mary Bart

ASFPM Executive Director Chad Berginnis praised the new rule and said he expects that states, counties and municipalities will work to adopt stronger elevation requirements to match HUD’s new standard.

June 14, 2023

ASFPM Submits Comments Supporting Proposed Changes by HUD and OMB

By News Editor

ASFPM offers detailed commentary and recommendations to advance sound flood risk management and improve community, economic, and social resilience throughout the nation.

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Policy Matters

April 3, 2023

HUD Issues Proposed Rule on Floodplain Management

By News Editor

With this proposed rule, HUD takes a major step in addressing future flood risk and ensuring the safety of HUD-assisted residents and federal investments.

March 2, 2023