By Andrew Friedberg In my last update on our efforts to get back into the Community Rating System, I passed along to you exactly what FEMA officials had been telling the city staff and CRS consultant: that we were well on track to achieve the full restoration of our prior classification of 7, effective Oct. 1, 2022. All along the way staff have consistently been assured … [Read more...] about Bellaire Mayor’s Musings: Unexpected delay in fixing flood insurance snafu
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Do you qualify? Bellaire property owners can pre-apply for federal funds to elevate homes
Bellaire property owners who suffered damage from Hurricane Harvey and are considering elevating their homes have until Aug. 31 to pre-apply through the city for a federal assistance program that could cover 75 percent of the costs of raising their structures. The city is applying for the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) program, administered by the Federal Emergency … [Read more...] about Do you qualify? Bellaire property owners can pre-apply for federal funds to elevate homes