Land Use & Zoning
A Mississippi landowner near the Gulf Coast wants to build a vacation home in a V-zone (coastal high hazard area). They should expect:
ANo additional building restrictions beyond standard code
BStrict construction requirements, mandatory flood insurance, and potentially elevated building requirements✓ Correct
CAn automatic FEMA subsidy for construction costs
DProperty tax exemption for coastal properties
Explanation
V-zones are the highest-risk coastal flood zones, subject to wave action. Building in V-zones requires elevated construction (on pilings), strict FEMA requirements, and mandatory flood insurance if the property has a federally backed mortgage.
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