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== CRS Details == | == CRS Details == | ||
=== Community Classification === | |||
Participating communities earn points for implementing specific floodplain management activities. Based on the total points, FEMA assigns a CRS classification ranging from Class 10 (no discount) to Class 1 (maximum discount of 45%). | Participating communities earn points for implementing specific floodplain management activities. Based on the total points, FEMA assigns a CRS classification ranging from Class 10 (no discount) to Class 1 (maximum discount of 45%). | ||
=== Premium Discounts === | |||
CRS classifications determine the premium discounts applied to flood insurance policies within the community. For example, Class 9 provides a 5% discount, while Class 1 offers a 45% discount. | CRS classifications determine the premium discounts applied to flood insurance policies within the community. For example, Class 9 provides a 5% discount, while Class 1 offers a 45% discount. | ||
=== Activities That Earn CRS Points === | |||
Communities can earn CRS points in four main categories: | Communities can earn CRS points in four main categories: | ||
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# '''Flood Preparedness''': Plans and programs for emergency response and recovery. | # '''Flood Preparedness''': Plans and programs for emergency response and recovery. | ||
=== Eligibility === | |||
Not all policies are eligible for CRS discounts. For instance, policies for buildings that violate floodplain management standards or are provisionally rated do not qualify. | Not all policies are eligible for CRS discounts. For instance, policies for buildings that violate floodplain management standards or are provisionally rated do not qualify. | ||
=== Consistency === | |||
The CRS discount applies uniformly across all eligible policies within a participating community. | The CRS discount applies uniformly across all eligible policies within a participating community. | ||
== External Resources == | == External Resources == | ||
FEMA provides a list of participating communities and their CRS classifications | FEMA provides a list of participating communities and their CRS classifications. | ||
* [https://www.fema.gov/floodplain-management/community-rating-system Community Rating System Fact Page, FEMA.gov] | * [https://www.fema.gov/floodplain-management/community-rating-system Community Rating System Fact Page, FEMA.gov] | ||
* [https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/October%202024%20CRS%20Eligible%20Communites%20-%20PDF.pdf Eligible Communities (PDF)] | * [https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/October%202024%20CRS%20Eligible%20Communites%20-%20PDF.pdf Eligible Communities (PDF)] | ||
This information can be used to confirm eligibility for discounts. | |||
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CRS benefits both communities and policyholders by incentivizing safer practices and reducing the financial impact of flooding. | |||
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Latest revision as of 10:28, 19 February 2025
The Community Rating System (CRS) is a voluntary incentive program under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) that encourages communities to go beyond the minimum floodplain management requirements. Communities that participate in the CRS can qualify for premium discounts on NFIP policies by taking measures to reduce flood risk and improve public safety.
CRS Details
Community Classification
Participating communities earn points for implementing specific floodplain management activities. Based on the total points, FEMA assigns a CRS classification ranging from Class 10 (no discount) to Class 1 (maximum discount of 45%).
Premium Discounts
CRS classifications determine the premium discounts applied to flood insurance policies within the community. For example, Class 9 provides a 5% discount, while Class 1 offers a 45% discount.
Activities That Earn CRS Points
Communities can earn CRS points in four main categories:
- Public Information: Outreach efforts and educational programs about flood risk.
- Mapping and Regulation: Improving floodplain maps and enforcing stronger building codes.
- Flood Damage Reduction: Projects to mitigate flood risks, such as elevating buildings or constructing levees.
- Flood Preparedness: Plans and programs for emergency response and recovery.
Eligibility
Not all policies are eligible for CRS discounts. For instance, policies for buildings that violate floodplain management standards or are provisionally rated do not qualify.
Consistency
The CRS discount applies uniformly across all eligible policies within a participating community.
External Resources
FEMA provides a list of participating communities and their CRS classifications.
This information can be used to confirm eligibility for discounts.
CRS benefits both communities and policyholders by incentivizing safer practices and reducing the financial impact of flooding.
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