Floodplain Permit

Building in a Flood Zone Requires a Free Permit in Tarrant County

Any work in a FEMA-designated flood zone in unincorporated Tarrant County — including placing fill — requires a free floodplain permit before you start.

Tarrant County Home & Property

Tarrant County participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). That means new homes in a floodplain must have finished floors at least two feet above the base flood elevation. The permit itself is free, but you may need an elevation certificate or survey.

To check if a property is in a flood zone, search FEMA's flood map service at msc.fema.gov or contact Tarrant County Engineering Services at 817-884-1250 or TSPermitting@tarrantcountytx.gov. Skipping the permit can lead to fines of up to $100 per day.

Source to confirm: Tarrant County Engineering – Floodplain Permits

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