Community Assistance Program

The Community Assistance Program aims to align flood mitigation goals at the State level for communities involved in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The Program collaborates with floodplain managers in each city and county, ensuring NFIP compliance. They offer training in floodplain management, assist in ordinance development and review, conduct compliance inspections, and provide information on flood hazards to promote effective flood management.

NFIP Communities in Nevada

Nevada presently has 35 participating communities in the NFIP. Among these, nine communities—Carson City, Clark County, Douglas County, Henderson, Las Vegas, Mesquite, North Las Vegas, Storey County, and Washoe County—have secured flood insurance premium reductions for their residents via FEMA's Community Rating System.

For a list of NFIP communities in Nevada, click here (PDF).

Nevada Model Floodplain Ordinance

The Model Floodplain Management Ordinance for Nevada Communities fulfills the essential criteria for participating in the National Flood Insurance Program. Communities adopting more rigorous standards can earn credit in the Community Rating System (CRS), leading to decreased premiums for the entire community.

To access the Model Floodplain Management Ordinance for Nevada Communities, click here.