Environmental

The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) requires flood insurance for properties in Special Flood Hazard Areas when:

AThe owner requests it voluntarily
BThe property has a federally backed mortgage✓ Correct
CThe property is in a state with high rainfall
DThe property is more than 10 years old

Explanation

Federal law requires properties in FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Areas with federally backed mortgages (FHA, VA, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac) to carry flood insurance.

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