Floodplain Buyout Program Offers Relief to Charlotte Homeowners

Since 1999, Charlotte, North Carolina's Floodplain Buyout Program has worked in partnership with FEMA to provide relief from flooding risks to homeowners. Hundreds of high-risk properties have been bought out by the program, preventing millions of dollars in damages. Despite challenges, the program has provided a safer living environment to those who have benefited from it and peace of mind for those living in flood-prone areas.