Subdivision Design and Flood Hazard Areas

Six planning and design principles help put subdivisions on the right footing. Standards for review, inspection, and maintenance cover all types of terrain and infrastructure. And nine concrete recommendations lay out steps to keep subdivisions safe and dry. Readers will get the tools they need to save lives, protect property, and build a better future.

This report was produced in partnership with the Association of State Floodplain Managers, with funding from FEMA.