Washington State Department of Ecology
Voluntary acquisition of properties in flood-prone areas at pre-disaster fair market value. Property is converted to open space in perpetuity. Available for homes with substantial flood damage or repeated flooding.
Buyout at fair market value; property must meet FEMA criteria
Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
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Deadline: Ongoing for eligible flood-prone properties
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