Seattle council extends interim floodplain rules to align with FEMA maps

Feb 11, 2025

The City Council voted unanimously to extend interim floodplain regulations for six months so property owners can rely on updated FEMA flood insurance rate maps while the city finalizes permanent rules.

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The Seattle City Council passed council bill 120927 on Feb. 4, extending interim floodplain development regulations for an additional six months to allow use of updated Federal Emergency Management Agency flood insurance rate maps.

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