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Floodplain Assistance Program
City of Newport News · City program
Homeowners receive the assessed value of the property; no maximum amount is stated.
The City of Newport News buys properties in flood-prone areas to reduce future flood damage and public safety risk. Homeowners receive the assessed value of their property, and the land is converted to open space, parks, or wetlands.
Program details
How it works
The City of Newport News says the Floodplain Assistance Program is an initiative where the City purchases properties located in flood-prone areas. The program is voluntary and is intended to help residents relocate while strengthening community resilience against natural disasters.
What the money covers
Homeowners receive the assessed value for their properties. The page does not state whether additional relocation, closing, or moving expenses are covered.
Why the city offers it
According to the page, the goal is to reduce future flood damage, improve public safety, and restore natural floodplain functions. After acquisition, the land is converted into open spaces, parks, or wetlands to better absorb floodwaters.
Timing and deadlines
The page says the initiative is available now as part of the City’s current community resilience efforts, but it does not provide an application deadline, open/close dates, or funding cap.
How to apply
The page does not provide application instructions or a separate application form for the program on the main page.
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