National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP): 
Community Rating System Resources

Below are resources provided by FEMA to assist with understanding flood insurance, mitigation efforts, and best practices for protecting property in flood-prone areas. These documents are shared to support community preparedness and education.

Select a resource below to access additional information and downloadable PDF documents.

• Protecting Manufactured Homes FEMA P-85 (2009)
  • This guide provides information for proper installation of manufactured homes in flood-prone areas to help ensure safety and compliance with FEMA standards.

• Protecting Floodplain Resources FEMA-268 (1996)
  • Learn about preserving natural floodplain resources to reduce flood risks and support ecological health.

• Protecting Building Utilities FEMA P-348 (1999)
  • Discover strategies for safeguarding building utility systems from flood damage.

• Mitigation for Residential Buildings in Coastal Areas FEMA-257 (1994)
  • Explore mitigation techniques designed to strengthen coastal structures against severe weather and flooding.

• FAQs on the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) F-084 (2011)
  • Find answers to common questions regarding the National Flood Insurance Program, including eligibility, coverage, and claims.

• Elevating Your Flood Prone House FEMA P-347 (2000)
  • This document explains the benefits and process of elevating homes to help reduce flood risk.

• Elevated Residential Structures FEMA-54 (1984)
  • Learn about the design and construction of elevated residential structures intended to withstand flooding.

• Reducing Damage from Localized Flooding
  • A guide for communities on mitigating damage from localized flooding, including tools, techniques, and case studies supporting flood resilience efforts.

• Coastal Construction Manual
  • A resource covering planning, designing, and maintaining residential buildings in coastal areas to improve durability against natural hazards.

• Community Rating System (CRS) Publications
  • This document outlines FEMA publications supporting community efforts to qualify for flood protection credits under the Community Rating System (CRS).