Where can we find general LiMWA (the new type of flood zones known as Coastal A Zones) information?

 FEMA has produced a video explaining this new type of flood zone. The most important to understand is that communities need to build to V zone standards seaward of the Limit of Moderate Wave Action Line (LiMWA). There are no special insurance rates or different requirements between the LiMWA and Zone V (Coastal A Zone); however, if a person builds to the V zone standards in the Coastal A Zone, it may result in lower premiums.

While there aren’t yet any negative flood insurance rates associated with these new Coastal A Zones, the entire flood insurance rate structure is being redesigned for the year 2021; so this may change.

More information on "Coastal A" Zones

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1. My condo building is located within a flood zone. Yet my unit is on the seventh floor, well above the flood level. Clearly, my unit will never flood, so why do I need to carry flood insurance?
2. How to I find a Flood Insurance agent or how do I buy a flood insurance policy?
3. Is there a grace period when moving from X-zone to A (or some other zone)?
4. What advice is available regarding obtaining a policy before the effective date and a 1-year timeline?
5. How and when will a flood risk increase impact my bills?
6. If I'm in a high-risk flood zone and my Base Flood Elevation goes up in the new maps, what's the impact on my premium? How fast are new premiums reflected on the policy?
7. Where can we find general LiMWA (the new type of flood zones known as Coastal A Zones) information?