Federal HB8830 establishes a pilot program to modernize urban flood mapping and empower homeowners with risk data.

Federal HB8830, the Flood Mapping Modernization and Homeowner Empowerment Pilot Program Act of 2026, mandates the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to implement a pilot program. This program aims to enhance urban flood mapping and make the data available to homeowners, businesses, and local governments. The goal is to help these entities understand and mitigate flood risks. The bill outlines a methodology for assessing urban flooding risk using technology-based mapping tools.

Federal HB8830 establishes a pilot program to modernize urban flood mapping and empower homeowners with risk data.

Federal HB8830, the Flood Mapping Modernization and Homeowner Empowerment Pilot Program Act of 2026, mandates the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to implement a pilot program. This program aims to enhance urban flood mapping and make the data available to homeowners, businesses, and local governments. The goal is to help these entities understand and mitigate flood risks. The bill outlines a methodology for assessing urban flooding risk using technology-based mapping tools.