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Answers to Questions about Substantially Improved/Substantially Damaged Buildings

February 02, 2022
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Answers to Questions About Substantially Improved/Substantially Damaged Buildings

Learn about the minimum NFIP regulations and FEMA’s guidance and policies on substantial improvement (SI) and substantial damage (SD). Topics covered include defining and determining SI and SD, post-disaster permitting, and more.