Residents of Peachtree Corners can now save on flood insurance premiums thanks to the city’s enrollment in the Community Rating System (CRS) Classification.
The Community Rating System (CRS) program credits government agencies for efforts that go
above and beyond standard flood protection for property owners.
The floodplain management activities implemented by Peachtree Corners qualifies property
owners to receive a 10% discount in premium cost of flood insurance for National Flood
Insurance Programs (NFIP) policies issued or renewed in Special Flood Hazard Areas. The city is
already looking at additional program enhancements that will provide even more discounts in
the future.
The CRS is a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) / NFIP system to encourage
community floodplain management activities that exceed the minimum requirements by FEMA.
Points are allotted to communities based on actions and activities by local government and
citizens to reduce flood damage to insurable property.
The city’s participation in the NFIP provides local agents the ability to sell a flood insurance
policy, which is separate from regular property insurance at subsided rates set by the federal
government.
Property owners can review the flood zone map information at peachtreecornersga.gov
or by visiting the Public Works Department at City Hall.
