Baldwin County, AL

Appeal Summary

• Issue
  • The subapplicant appealed the FEMA Region IV denial of funding for elevation of a structure located within the regulatory floodway.
• Reason for Denial
  • The cost of the elevation was greater than the fair market value (FMV) of the structure, and therefore would be considered a substantial improvement.
  • 44 CFR 9.11(d)(1) prohibits FEMA from funding "new construction or substantial improvement in a floodway".
• References
  • Substantial Improvement/Substantial Damage Desk Reference, FEMA P-758 (May 2010 ed.)
  • 44 CFR 9.11(d)(1)

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Appeal Analysis