Environmental

A NH residential property located within a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain (Zone AE) must have flood insurance if:

AThe property is insured for any amount
BThe property has a federally backed mortgage✓ Correct
CThe town participates in the NFIP
DThe basement is below grade

Explanation

Federal law (Flood Disaster Protection Act) requires flood insurance for properties in SFHA with federally backed mortgages (FHA, VA, USDA, or loans from federally regulated lenders). The community must also participate in the NFIP.

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