2026 Flood-Smart Build Plan

Click a step below to explore how to build safer and insure smarter along the Grand Strand.

1. Flood Zone
2. Foundation
3. Elevation
4. Mitigation
5. Insurance

1. Identify Your Flood Zone

Start by locating your lot on the Horry County flood map. Determine whether you are in AE, VE, or X and note your Base Flood Elevation (BFE). This single detail dictates minimum build height, drainage strategy, and insurance requirements.