Flood Plain Guidelines

Daniel W. Krueger, P.E., Director

 

 

 

Located in this directory is a list of Flood Plain Guidelines and Frequently Asked Questions.

 

 

 

 

 

Flood Plain Guidelines Frequently Asked Questions

 

 

• Chapter 19 FAQ's
• Chapter 19 Fee Structure
• Conveyance Zone
• Floodway
• Mitigation
• Substantial Improvements

 

Chapter 19

 

• Chapter 19 Guidelines
• Letter of Map Change Process
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City of Houston - Elevation Certificate 

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The Floodplain Management Office (FMO) 1) Issues floodplain permits;  2) Issues Bulkhead permits; 3) Issues Boat dock permits; 4) Reviews CLOMRs, LOMRS, CLOMAs and LOMAS; 5) Recommends Action on Chapter 19 Variance applications to the Board of Appeals; 6) Inspects Structures for conformance with development permit requirements; 7) Inspects mitigation facilities for conformance with permit; 8) Heads CRS Rating application; 9) Reviews CIP plans for compliance with Chapter 19.

 

Links of Interest

 

Bayou Preservation Association

Code of Federal Regulations

Comprehensive Drainage Plan (CDP)

Federal Emergency Management Agency

FEMA Forms

FEMA Map Service Center

FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program

Flood Smart

Geographical Information and Management System (GIMS)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association

Texas Floodplain Management Association

Texas Society of Professional Surveyors

Tropical Storm Allison Recovery Project

 

Local Government Websites

 

Harris County

Harris County Apprasial District

 

 

 

“For information on Flood Awareness see pages 16 -17 in the front page of the November 2009 Houston AT&T Real Yellow Pages.”