As the number one natural disaster in the United States, floods can be widespread and catastrophic events that threaten life and property. Major flooding events in recent years have brought issues related to public policy, insurance requirements and coverage availablity, risk data accuracy and the purpose and viability of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) into the forefront of national news and legislative activity. The NFDA is active in advocating for the NFIP and policies that protect citizens, support prudent land use and provide for current and accurate flood mapping data.
For more information about important issues related to flood zone determinations, click on the issues areas below.
Legislative Priorities
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Reform
- Community Based Insurance Options
- Federal Assistance
- NFIP Optimization of Program
- Privatization
- Rethinking the NFIP
Risk MAP
PRP Extension & Grandfathering
- PRP Draft Questions and Answers (6/2010)
- Information on Grandfathering Rules
- PRP Eligibility Extension Fact Sheet
- Guidance for Lenders: PRP Extension
- Links to Guidance from the Six Federal Lending Regulators RE PRP Eligibility Extension
Lender Compliance
- Community Status Book
- Inter-Agency Questions and Answers Regarding Flood Insurance
- Mandatory Purchase of Flood Insurance Guidelines
- New Standard Flood Hazard Determination Form (June 2012)
- NFIP Lender Training