Building, Remodeling or Repairing

National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) regulations apply to any permitted construction in the Special Flood Hazard Area, which includes A, AE and AH zones in unincorporated Lee County, or in the Coastal High Hazard Area, which includes VE zones.

Most requirements involve:

• Elevation Certificates
• Substantial Improvement/Substantial Damage
• Retrofitting or Floodproofing

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