The FEMA 50% Rule

08/06/23

“Why does FEMA mandate structures that have lost more than half of their market value during floods be rebuilt with full regulations compliance?”

FEMA is one of the primary U.S. federal agencies tasked with helping communities recover after flood disasters. If a structure has lost more than half of its market value due to flood damages, then The FEMA 50% Rule kicks in. The FEMA 50% rule mandates that such structures must be rebuilt to be in full compliance with the latest regulations and that any other improvements are strictly prohibited.

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