Flood Proofing

How it works

Adams County’s flood-proofing page explains several ways to protect a structure from flood damage. It describes:

• keeping water away by regrading a lot or building a small floodwall or earthen berm
• making walls waterproof and placing watertight closures over doorways
• raising the house above flood levels

The page says the Adams County Highway Department can provide information on whether a lot is large enough, whether flooding is too deep, and whether the property is in the floodway.

What the money covers

This is not a cash grant or rebate. The official page is a county information/service page about flood-proofing options. It does note that elevating a small wood frame house can cost less than $10,000, but the county does not say it pays that amount.

Timing and deadlines

The page does not give an application deadline or funding cycle.

Important notes

• The page says the berm/floodwall approach is not practical for properties located along Bonansinga Drive or along the banks of the river.
• It says waterproofing walls and watertight closures are not recommended for houses with basements or if water will get over two feet deep.