Conditions.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 7

The Agency financial assistance may be extended to eligible applicants meeting the eligibility requirements of § 1806.24 of this subpart, provided the following conditions are also met: (a) (i) The first floor elevation of the habitable space of the dwelling or housing unit must be above the 100-year flood level. (ii) The housing must be served by public utilities and facilities, such as sewer, gas, electrical and water systems that are located and constructed to minimize or eliminate flood damage, or have an onsite water supply system and waste disposal system located so as to avoid impairment of such systems and contamination from the waste disposal system to the water supply system from flooding. (2) If the financial assistance is to build or provide substantial improvement, the requirements of paragraph (a)(1) of this section must be met and all construction must meet requirements of the applicable development standards, and: (i) A building permit must be issued by the appropriate governing officials having jurisdiction in the area and compliance must be had with the zoning code or other established legal requirements of the area for reducing or eliminating flood or mudslide damage. (ii) The structure must be designed and anchored to prevent flotation, collapse or lateral movement of the structure. (iii) Construction materials and utility equipment that are resistant to flood damage must be used. (iv) Construction methods and practices that will minimize flood damage must

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 7:§ 1806.25