How the Regular National Flood Insurance Program Works
| The Regular Program A community participating in the Regular Phase of the NFIP is usually provided with a Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) and
a detailed engineering study, termed a Flood Insurance Study (FIS) is often conducted. Under the Regular Phase of the NFIP,
more comprehensive floodplain management requirements are imposed on the community in exchange for higher amounts of flood
insurance coverage.
- FEMA authorizes the sale of additional flood insurance in the community up to the Regular Program limits.
- Community implements adopted floodplain management measures.
- FEMA arranges for periodic community assistance visits with local officials to provide technical assistance regarding complying with NFIP floodplain management requirements.
- Local officials may request flood map updates as needed. FEMA evaluates requests, encourages cost-sharing, and issues revised maps as priorities dictate.
Regular Program
Flood Insurance Coverage
| Building Coverage |
Basic
Insurance
Limits
|
Additional
Insurance
Limits
|
Total
Insurance
Available
|
| Single Family Dwelling |
$ 50,000 |
$200,000 |
$250,000 |
| 2-4 Family Dwelling |
$ 50,000 |
$200,000 |
$250,000 |
| Other Residential |
$135,000 |
$115,000 |
$250,000 |
Non-Residential
or Small Business |
$135,000 |
$365,000 |
$500,000 |
Contents Coverage
(per unit)
|
Basic
Insurance
Limits
|
Additional
Insurance
Limits
|
Total
Insurance
Available
|
| Residential |
$ 15,000 |
$ 85,000 |
$100,000 |
Non-Residential
or Small Business |
$115,000 |
$385,000 |
$500,000 |
Updated: 9/9/1998
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