Environmental
A Mississippi property located in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) requires the buyer to:
AObtain a variance before purchasing
BPurchase flood insurance if financing the purchase with a federally backed loan✓ Correct
CPost a bond with the state
DReceive FEMA approval before closing
Explanation
Federal law (National Flood Insurance Program) requires buyers using federally backed financing (FHA, VA, conventional) to purchase flood insurance when the property is in a Special Flood Hazard Area (100-year floodplain).
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