Portland and the federal government

Learn about our sanctuary city status, efforts to block federal overreach: Portland.gov/Federal

Floodplain Development Regulation Updates

Project
Community and Economic Development
The City of Portland is updating its regulations governing development in floodplains to maintain compliance with the minimum requirements of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Photo shows an open space holding flood water with dry winter grasses and split-rail fencing View full size image

Featured content

A large flooding body of water digging up the ground next to a house

Portland City Code Chapter 24.50 Flood Hazard Areas

Flood Hazard Regulations and Flood Maps

Contact

Jason Butler-Brown

Permitting & Development
jason.butler-brown@portlandoregon.gov
503-823-4936
711Oregon Relay Service

Related offices, programs, and projects

This photo is of a smiling Black man who just completed an inspection on a house under construction.

Permitting & Development

Willamette River high banks

Floodplain Resilience Plan

Past Meetings and Hearings

See something we could improve on this page? Give website feedback.

Back to top