Homeowners with flood insurance in unincorporated La Salle County can save about 10% on their flood insurance policy annually, because the county participates in FEMA’s Community Rating System.
The rating system is a voluntary incentive program that recognizes and encourages community floodplain management practices that exceed the minimum requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program.
La Salle County has a rating of class 8 — leading to an approximate 10% savings.
This review was completed Dec. 1 and the updated 2021 strategies, and other flood mitigation resources, are available for review at the following link: https://lasallecounty.org/lasallecounty-floodplain-information/