Brunswick County could have new flood maps soon
The maps have been in a preliminary status since 2014, and their official adoption could signify big changes in flood zone areas -- and subsequently flood insurance rates homeowners pay.
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"It's been a long process to get a letter of determination," he said.
If the maps are approved, a lot of areas previously in the VE zone move into an AE zone, meaning insurance premiums could drop, said
Cheek said the maps have been "a long time coming" and will have a "tremendous impact" on insurance for homeowners' benefit.
"We've got some of our clients that have been put into a VE zone and their insurance can sometimes be as high as say
Yet since the 2014 flood maps aren't official, Ford said she cannot grant permits for structures using the preliminary maps -- something that would change if the maps became approved.
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