If a new manufactured home is placed on the same foundation, does it need to be elevated above the Base Flood Elevation (BFE)?

In the context of floodplain management under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), existing manufactured home parks have specific regulations that can affect whether new manufactured homes need to be elevated above the Base Flood Elevation (BFE). If a new manufactured home is placed in an existing manufactured home park, these parks are often considered to have been built according to the local regulations that might allow for different elevation standards compared to new developments.

The requirement to elevate a manufactured home above the BFE is typically applied to new construction to mitigate flood risk and ensure compliance with NFIP standards. However, in established manufactured home parks that were developed prior to the implementation of more stringent elevation requirements, there may be allowances that enable new homes to remain at the existing foundation height as long as they are not altering the overall flood risk substantially and comply with the park's established standards.

It's important to note that local regulations can vary significantly, and they may impose stricter requirements or allow for additional exceptions based on the locality’s floodplain management plan. Thus, understanding the context of the specific manufactured home park and its regulations is crucial, highlighting why this choice is valid within the scope of floodplain management requirements.