NH Model Floodplain Ordinances – Includes the five state model floodplain ordinances that are the minimum regulations that have to be adopted by a community participating in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

Other NFIP Regulations – Includes the language required in a participating community’s subdivision and site plan regulations and the federal and state executive orders requiring federal and state agencies to comply with floodplain regulations.

Community Initiatives - Includes examples of regulations and activities that a participating community can adopt to better promote floodplain management.

Permit Applications and Certificates – Includes a sample floodplain permit application and checklist and the required certification needed to comply with elevation, floodproofing, no-rise in flood levels, flood openings, and construction in
V zones.

FEMA Technical Bulletins – Includes 11 detailed technical guidance bulletins about various NFIP regulations (e.g. flood openings, flood-resistant materials, wet floodproofing, etc.)

Other Technical Information and Guidance – Includes links to other technical guidance documents on various NFIP regulations (e.g. determining base flood elevations, floodway regulations, coastal construction, retrofitting, etc.)