House Bill No. [insert bill number] amends R.S. 51:912.22(8) to establish standards for the installation of manufactured and modular homes in flood-prone areas. The bill specifies that the foundation of these homes must comply with the guidelines set forth in the FEMA manual, "Manufactured Home Installation In Flood Hazard Areas." Additionally, it prohibits state and local government subdivisions from enacting regulations that are more restrictive than the minimum standards established by FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program. This includes limitations on installation standards related to Free Board.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that all permits issued by local jurisdictions must include the Base Flood Elevation and the Free Board Elevation of the finished floor, as determined by the current Flood Insurance Rate Map. The proposed law aims to ensure that homeowners are not subjected to ambiguous or overly restrictive installation requirements, thereby protecting their interests in flood-prone areas.

Statutes affected:
HB318 Original: 51:22(8)