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Per the changes in statutory authority in SB 2027, all National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) participating communities are required to update their ordinance. If the community’s floodplain ordinance has been updated since October 1, 2020, then only an ordinance amendment is necessary. However, if the ordinance has not been updated since October 1, 2020, then a full ordinance update will be necessary. Community’s failing to update their ordinance by June 1, 2026, may be suspended from the NFIP.
Senate Bill 2027 Floodplain Ordinance Update Community Certification Requirements Letter
Model A Ordinance - Communities NOT currently mapped by FEMA.
Model D Ordinance - Communities currently mapped by FEMA.
Model Amendment - Only for communities that have updated their ordinance since October 1, 2020.
Community certification forms for NFIP participation per SB 2027
County Floodplain Management Certification (SFN 62679)
City Floodplain Management Certification (SFN 62678)
Township Floodplain Management Certification (SFN 62680)
DWR Hosting Community Meetings On Senate Bill 2027 & Floodplain Management Changes
The North Dakota Department of Water Resources (DWR) is hosting a series of meetings for community officials from cities, counties, and townships to discuss how Senate Bill 2027 affects local participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
SB 2027 changed state law defaulting floodplain management authority outside of cities to counties. These meetings will outline what that change means for local governments, what requirements for participating communities are included in SB 2027, and how DWR will support the transition.
Local officials involved in planning, permitting, floodplain administration, or community development are encouraged to attend.
December 17, 2025 – Bismarck, ND
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Bismarck Library - Room B (Downstairs)
515 N 5th Street
Join The Meeting
December 18, 2025 – Grand Forks, ND
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Burgum Presidential Suite / Gorecki Alumni Center 3501 University Ave
Join The Meeting
December 18, 2025 – Valley City, ND
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
AmericInn 280 Winter Show Rd SW
Join The Meeting
December 19, 2025 – Watford City, ND
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Rough Rider Center 2209 Wolves Den Pkwy
Join The Meeting
Information
For more information on National Flood Insurance Program, please contact via e-mail any other questions call the Floodplain Management Division at (701) 328-2452.