Flood Insurance Rates Changing

FEMA is calling this Risk Rating 2.0, there hasnt been a change in the flood insurance rates since 1978!  

• October 1, 2021-all new policies will have the new rate
• April 1, 2022 (when the policy renews) will have the new rate

Risk Rating 2.0 is more about being fair, by incorporating more flood risk variables.  Those include:

• Flood Frequency
• Where is the water coming from?
• Distance to the water source
• Cost to rebuild
• Elevation

The big takeaway here is that the only way to get a true flood insurance quote will be to run the quote for that particular property.  

Harris County maps will be completely redone by Jan 1, 2022.  By 2024, FEMA should have completely redone all insurance rates again.

Many great websites to explore:

Can start at HCFCD.org.  

This shows the 4 Billion in flood improvements happening in Harris County: Capital Improvements

Really great website, more user friendly: Maapnext

Taking the time to familiarize yourself with the changes would be a great first step.  Please reach out with questions!

Thanks!