On October 17, 2024, HUD’s Office of Multifamily Housing sent out the following information:
HUD published a final rule implementing the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS) in April 2024. Details, guidance and two overview webinars can be found here. HUD’s Office of Housing is offering two new webinars specifically for Housing Partners on defining the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS) floodplain. Please register and join us! The webinars will be recorded and available at a later date.
Defining FFRMS for Housing Partners Part 1
Overview of how to define the FFRMS floodplain using the Climate Informed Science Approach (CISA), 0.2 percent annual chance floodplain, and Freeboard Value Approach methods for Housing programs including Multifamily, Healthcare, and Hospital FHA (including Risk-Sharing), RAD, GRRP, and Asset Management.
Date: October 21, 2-3:30 ET.
Defining FFRMS for Housing Partners Part 2
Defining FFRMS floodplain for areas behind levees and other unique floodplain areas; determining the required elevation; and using Flood Insurance Study data for Housing programs including Multifamily, Healthcare and Hospital FHA (including Risk-Sharing), RAD, GRRP, and Asset Management.
Date: November 4, 2-3:30 ET.