Flood Mapping Modernization and Homeowner Empowerment Pilot Program Act of 2024

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Legislation Details

Establishes a pilot program under the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to improve urban flooding mapping and data accessibility.
Aims to assist homeowners, businesses, and local governments in understanding and mitigating urban flooding risks.
Defines key terms such as “urban flooding,” “coastal,” “pelagic,” and “urbanized area.”
Grants will be provided to local governments to enhance mapping of urban flooding and related property damage.
Objectives of the grants include developing risk assessment methodologies, providing flood frequency projections, and incorporating climate trends into assessments.
Grants are limited to local governments in urbanized areas with populations over 50,000 and stormwater management authorities.
Recipients must submit applications to FEMA and will be selected based on the potential effectiveness of their proposals.
The program will prioritize applicants vulnerable to sea level rise, those with national security facilities, and communities with high urban flooding risk.
Grants can cover up to 75% of project costs, with specific funding amounts allocated for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
Recipients must report on their activities and outcomes within 30 months of receiving funds, and FEMA will provide biennial reports to Congress on the program’s progress and effectiveness.
Encourages a structural-based approach to flood mitigation and community education on flood-resistant construction practices.

Establishes a pilot program under the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to improve urban flooding mapping and data accessibility.
Aims to assist homeowners, businesses, and local governments in understanding and mitigating urban flooding risks.
Defines key terms such as “urban flooding,” “coastal,” “pelagic,” and “urbanized area.”
Grants will be provided to local governments to enhance mapping of urban flooding and related property damage.
Objectives of the grants include developing risk assessment methodologies, providing flood frequency projections, and incorporating climate trends into assessments.
Grants are limited to local governments in urbanized areas with populations over 50,000 and stormwater management authorities.
Recipients must submit applications to FEMA and will be selected based on the potential effectiveness of their proposals.
The program will prioritize applicants vulnerable to sea level rise, those with national security facilities, and communities with high urban flooding risk.
Grants can cover up to 75% of project costs, with specific funding amounts allocated for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
Recipients must report on their activities and outcomes within 30 months of receiving funds, and FEMA will provide biennial reports to Congress on the program’s progress and effectiveness.
Encourages a structural-based approach to flood mitigation and community education on flood-resistant construction practices.