Flood Mapping Modernization and Homeowner Empowerment Pilot Program...
To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to carry out a pilot program to enhance the mapping of urban flooding and associated property damage and the availability of that mapped data to homeowners, businesses, and localities to help understand and mitigate the risk of such flooding, and for other purposes.
HB8830 aims to improve urban flood mapping and make this data more accessible. The bill proposes a pilot program led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to enhance mapping of areas prone to urban flooding and associated property damage. This mapped data would then be made available to homeowners, businesses, and localities to help them understand and mitigate flood risks.
This bill would affect homeowners, businesses, and local governments in areas prone to urban flooding. By providing better flood mapping and data, it would help these groups make more informed decisions to reduce potential damage and costs related to flooding. For instance, homeowners could use this information to better prepare their properties, while businesses and localities could develop more effective flood mitigation strategies.
HB8830 was introduced on May 14, 2026, and was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Financial Services for further consideration. Currently, it is in its initial stages of the legislative process. Further actions will depend on the committees' reviews and recommendations.
