Stormwater Master Plan and Drainage Grant Applications
Summary
The county completed a massive stormwater master plan that will help improve flood management and lower flood insurance rates for residents.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
Provides 5% to 25% insurance premium discounts for property owners in special flood hazard areas.
Property owners and residents seeking lower flood insurance premiums and better flood protection.
Property owners facing increased building costs due to federal and state elevation mandates.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Flash flooding inundates Palm Beach, Okeechobee counties
Flash flooding inundates Palm Beach, Okeechobee counties WPBF
Okeechobee County schools, city offices closed after flooding and more rain warnings
Okeechobee County schools, city offices closed after flooding and more rain warnings WPBF
Board of County Commissioners - Sep 10, 2026
The County advanced stormwater master planning and submitted multiple Resilient Florida grant applications to improve drainage in areas like Lazy 7 and Berman Road.
Planning Board Meeting - Jul 28, 2026
The county is rearranging administrative sections of its floodplain management code to satisfy state model requirements. Residents continue to grapple with federal elevation requirements that mandate building well above natural grade.
Board of County Commissioners - Jan 29, 2026
The county completed a massive stormwater master plan that will help improve flood management and lower flood insurance rates for residents.
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