FEMA Wants to Renew the Form Towns Use for Flood Insurance
Published Date: 10/28/2026
Notice
Summary
FEMA is asking for public feedback on extending the form communities use to join or stay in the National Flood Insurance Program. If your town is in a flood-prone area, this affects you because it helps protect property owners with flood insurance. Comments are open until November 27, 2026, so don’t miss your chance to weigh in!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 1 mixed.
Extension of NFIP Application Data Collection
FEMA is seeking OMB review to extend the information collection for the "Application for Participation in the National Flood Insurance Program" (OMB No. 1660-0004). FEMA estimates 22,792 respondents, 91,033 responses, 273,144 total annual burden hours, and an estimated total annual respondent cost of $28,704,703; comments are due by November 27, 2026.
One-Year Deadline to Apply or Lose Federal Aid
Communities identified as flood-prone must apply for NFIP participation within one year after their flood-prone status is identified or face the prohibition of certain types of federal and federally related financial assistance for use in their floodplains. The rule cites 44 CFR 59.2 and related provisions governing this one-year requirement.
Community Standards and Documentation Requirement
To qualify for the NFIP, participating communities must adopt minimum floodplain management standards per 44 CFR 60.3, 60.4, and 60.5 and retain documentation of development in flood hazard areas as described in 44 CFR 59.22; this documentation must be made available to FEMA upon request to verify program effectiveness and property owners' eligibility for flood insurance.
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Personalize government policy and PRIA will tell you what this federal register document means for your household, plus every other regulation we track. PRIA reads each provision against your financial profile to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Department and Agencies
Related Federal Register Documents
2026-21497, Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request; Application for Community Disaster Loan (CDL) Program
FEMA is updating the application process for the Community Disaster Loan program, which helps local governments get loans after disasters hurt their budgets. They want your feedback by November 20, 2026, before finalizing the changes. This update keeps the loan program running smoothly and ensures communities get the support they need quickly.
2026-21496, Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; General Admissions Applications (Long and Short) and Stipend Forms
FEMA is asking the public to comment on extending their current forms for applying to training courses and getting stipends, with no changes planned. This affects students and trainees nationwide who attend FEMA courses on-campus or locally. Comments are due by November 20, 2026, and there’s no new cost or paperwork increase involved.
2026-21199, Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection, Comment Request; FEMA Preparedness Grants: Tribal Homeland Security Grant Program (THSGP).
FEMA is asking for public comments on extending the Tribal Homeland Security Grant Program (THSGP) paperwork without any changes. This program helps Native American tribes get federal money to boost their ability to prevent and respond to terrorism. Comments are due by December 15, 2026, so tribes and others should speak up soon!
2026-20916, Final Flood Hazard Determinations
Starting February 5, 2027, several communities will see updated flood risk maps that show new or changed flood zones and water levels. These changes affect homeowners, renters, and local governments by guiding flood insurance rules and safety plans. If you live in these areas, your flood insurance and building rules might change, so get ready to check the new maps online or at local offices!
2026-20926, Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations
FEMA is updating flood risk maps for certain communities, which could change flood zones and water levels used for insurance and safety rules. If you live in these areas, your flood insurance and building rules might change, so check the new maps and share your thoughts by January 12, 2027. These updates help keep communities safe and insurance fair, so don’t miss the chance to weigh in!
2026-20917, Final Flood Hazard Determinations
Starting February 19, 2027, new flood risk maps will take effect for certain communities, showing updated flood zones and water levels. Homeowners, renters, and local officials in these areas should check the changes because they can affect flood insurance costs and building rules. These updates help keep everyone safer and ensure communities stay in the National Flood Insurance Program.
Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2026-21938, Proposed Collection; Comment Request
The Department of Defense wants your thoughts on collecting fingerprint info using Standard Form 87 to help with background checks. This affects anyone involved in security clearances and aims to keep the process smooth and clear. You’ve got until December 28, 2026, to share your feedback—no cost to you, just your voice!
Next: 2026-21942, Certain Polyvinylidene Fluoride Resins, Notice of a Commission Determination To Review in Part a Final Initial Determination Finding a Violation of Section 337; Request for Written Submissions on the Issues Under Review and on Remedy, the Public Interest, and Bonding
The U.S. International Trade Commission is re-examining part of a decision about certain polyvinylidene fluoride resins that may have violated patent rules. Companies involved in making or selling these resins in the U.S. should pay attention, as the Commission is asking for input on how to handle the situation, including possible remedies and public interest concerns. This review could affect trade and business costs soon, so timely responses are important.