Floodplain Management

  • Building Safely in Flood Zones

Office of Floodplain Management

All requests to build in designated flood zones must follow the requirements outlined in the City of Demopolis Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance. These requirements help reduce flood risks, protect property, and support safe development within flood-prone areas.

For more information about building in flood zones, contact Julius Rembert, Building Official.

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Floodplain Resources

Before beginning a project in a flood zone, property owners, contractors, and developers should review the applicable floodplain requirements and confirm that all proposed work complies with local regulations.