Virginia Beach Flood Mitigation Assistance Program
City of Virginia Beach, Office of Emergency Management
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Virginia Beach Flood Mitigation Assistance Program in its Virginia Beach, VA research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Virginia Beach administers FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funds to help eligible homeowners elevate, flood-proof, or mitigate repetitive flood losses. Properties must be insured through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and typically have experienced repetitive flood losses. Homeowners cannot apply directly to FEMA, the City submits applications on their behalf. FEMA covers 75% of eligible costs.
Home elevation typically costs $50,000-$150,000; FEMA covers 75% of eligible costs
The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-07-21; confirm current terms.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Virginia Beach, VA, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- Virginia Beach Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program (OORP) Grants up to $30,000; additional forgivable loan if costs exceed
- Virginia Beach Manufactured (Mobile) Home Rehabilitation Program Grant amount varies by project scope
- Virginia Housing, Granting Freedom Accessibility Grant Up to $8,000 per residence
- VA HISA Grant, Home Improvements & Structural Alterations Up to $6,800 (service-connected) or $2,000 (non-service-connected)
Key Details
- FEMA funds home elevation, flood-proofing, and acquisition
- Property must be NFIP-insured with history of repetitive flooding
- FEMA covers 75% of eligible project costs
- Homeowners apply through City, not directly to FEMA
- Contact OEM at floodmitigation@vbgov.com or 757-385-5416
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
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Deadline: Rolling, contact floodmitigation@vbgov.com; homeowners apply through City not directly to FEMA
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for Virginia Beach Flood Mitigation Assistance Program in Virginia Beach?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a no-income-limit tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Virginia Beach Flood Mitigation Assistance Program in Virginia Beach, VA?
Confirm the application route directly with City of Virginia Beach, Office of Emergency Management; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 757-385-5416. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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