Engineering & Zoning

Floodplain Development

All development in a Special Flood Hazard Area in the City of Homewood requires a Floodplain Development Permit and must comply with the City’s Floodplain Development Ordinance.

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Floodplain Resources

Use these tools to determine whether a property is in a floodplain and understand what is required before development begins.

Floodplain Map

Use Jefferson County’s interactive map to review mapped flood hazard areas.

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Development Ordinance

Read the City’s adopted Floodplain Development Ordinance and applicable standards.

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Development Permit

Download the permit required for development within a Special Flood Hazard Area.

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New Flood Rating

Lower Flood Insurance Costs

Homewood improved from a Class 9 to a Class 7 in the National Flood Insurance Program’s Community Rating System. Property owners who are required to carry flood insurance may now qualify for a 15% discount on flood insurance premiums.

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Safety, Development & Benefits

Development Specifications

Learn more about permits and development requirements in a Special Flood Hazard Area.

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Local Flood Areas

Review local flood information and important safety guidance.

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Recreation & Benefits

Explore recreational areas and the natural benefits provided by floodplains.

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Floodplain Resources

Find additional agencies, ordinances and floodplain information.

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