Land Use & Zoning
A Louisiana developer who constructs housing in a floodplain without required elevation certificates and NFIP compliance is at risk of:
AOnly a warning letter from the parish
BDenial of flood insurance, federal funding for the community, and potential civil liability✓ Correct
CAutomatic property seizure by FEMA
DOnly a property tax surcharge
Explanation
Communities that fail to enforce NFIP floodplain management requirements can lose access to NFIP flood insurance (probation or suspension). Developers who build non-compliant structures face denial of flood insurance, lender requirements, and potential civil liability.
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