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Floodplain Resilience Plan

Project
Community and Economic Development
Updated regulations to ensure new development in the floodplain addresses flood risk from a changing climate, does not jeopardize threatened and endangered species, and allows Portlanders continued access to federally backed flood insurance. All updated regulations became effective on Oct. 1, 2024.
Willamette River high banks

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About the Floodplain Resilience Plan

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Summary of Floodplain Resilience Plan proposals

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Floodplain Resilience Plan documents

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Read public testimony submitted on Floodplain Resilience Plan

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Floodplain Resilience Plan Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Planning for job growth and environmental protections

Flood Hazard Regulations and Flood Maps

FEMA Flood Maps

Contact

Jeff Caudill

Supervising Planner, Planning and Sustainability
jeff.caudill@portlandoregon.gov
phone number503-823-4572

Related offices, programs, and projects

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Floodplain Development Regulation Updates

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Flooding in Portland

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Environmental and River Planning

Past Meetings and Hearings

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