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Floodplain Ordinance Amendment

Baldwin County

Summary

A small but important fix: mobile homes in mapped flood zones must now build to the actual flood elevation plus one foot, instead of just three feet above ground. This restores the county's CRS flood-insurance discount credit.

At a glance

Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
1

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Helps preserve CRS flood insurance discounts for county residents.

✅Who benefits

Residents and property owners in flood zones through lower insurance premiums and safer construction.

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