FEMA has revised the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) for unincorporated areas and the City of Santa Clarita in the Santa Clara River watershed. The purpose of the maps is to more accurately identify Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs) in these communities.
FEMA prepared 36 Preliminary FIRMs in 2015 and revised 11 of them in 2019. FEMA has finalized these maps and has sent Letters of Final Determination to the officials of the County of Los Angeles and the City of Santa Clarita.
The new FIRMS will become effective for insurance purposes 6 months from the date of FEMA’s Letters of Final Determination. The New FIRMs are anticipated to become effective on June 2, 2021. For structures that are newly mapped into a SFHA, it is best to contact your insurance agent as soon as possible, especially before June 2021, to obtain the best flood insurance rate.
If you would like a copy of the Preliminary FIRM for your property, please contact the City of Santa Clarita Engineering Services Division at (661) 255-4942.
Below are links to helpful informational materials
Handouts/References:
Santa Clara River Watershed FAQ Sheet December 2020
• Rio Santa Clara Preguntas Frecuentes Diciembre 2020 (SPANISH)
List of Preliminary FIRM Panels (2019 and 2015)
For Property Owners Newly Mapped into a Higher Risk Zone:
Map Changes – Moving into a High Risk Zone (Zone X to Zone A)
Newly Mapped Insurance Coverage Table April 2020
Newly Mapped Policy Rate Table and Multipliers (1-4 Unit Residential) April 2020
Newly Mapped Policy Rate Table and Multipliers (Other Residential Buildings) April 2020
Newly Mapped Policy Rate Table and Multipliers (Non-Residential Businesses) April 2020
Standard Maximum Insurance Coverage Table April 2020
For Property Owners Mapped into Lesser Risk Zones:
Map Changes – Moving Out of a High Risk Zone
Flood Insurance Manual Policy Cancellation, Refunds Excerpt April 2020
Preferred Risk Policy for Homeowners and Renters (ENGLISH)
• Pólizas de Riesgo Preferido para Propietarios de Vivienda e Inquilinos (SPANISH)
Preferred Risk Policy for Businesses (ENGLISH)
• Pólizas de Riesgo Preferido para Negocios (SPANISH)
Preferred Risk Policy Rate Table (1-4 Unit Residential) April 2020
Preferred Risk Policy Rate Table (Other Residential Buildings) April 2020
Preferred Risk Policy Rate Table (Non-Residential Businesses) April 2020
