Community Rating System flood insurance discount / floodplain mitigation program participation

How it works

Greenville County Floodplain Management says the county participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Community Rating System (CRS). Because of the county’s floodplain management efforts and CRS participation, residents in the unincorporated areas of Greenville County receive a discount that is applied uniformly to flood insurance premiums.

The page also notes that, as of April 1, 2023, FEMA fully implemented NFIP Risk Rating 2.0. It states that mitigation efforts, community programs, and other discounts can help reduce flood damage and potentially lower the cost of flood insurance.

What the money covers

This is not a direct payment, grant, or rebate to homeowners. It is a premium discount on National Flood Insurance Program flood insurance policies.

Amounts and matching

• 15% discount on flood insurance premiums.
• The discount applies uniformly to residents in the unincorporated areas of Greenville County.
• The page does not state any homeowner matching requirement.

How to apply

The page does not describe a separate homeowner application process for the discount. It presents the discount as a result of Greenville County’s CRS participation and floodplain management efforts.

Timing and deadlines

• The page does not give a start or end date for the discount.
• It describes an ongoing county floodplain management program.
• No application deadline is listed.