Fema lomr application fee

General LOMR Timeline

Once submitted, the timeline for FEMA to process the application is as follows:

• LOMR-F and CLOMR-F applications have a 60-day review and determination period
• LOMR and CLOMR applications have a 90-day review and determination period, including the approval of all data submitted

General LOMR Review Process

• FEMA reviews and evaluates applications for completeness and accuracy
• There are additional FEMA reviews for CLOMR-Fs, LOMR-Fs, LOMRs, and CLOMRs
• In most cases, fees are required. However projects are exempt from fees if they are based on federal, state or local studies to update an approximate A Zone to a detailed study, map changes based on mapping or study errors, map changes based on the effects of natural changes within the SFHA, changes due to federally sponsored flood control projects where 50 percent or more of the project’s costs are federally funded, and studies based on more detailed flood hazard information
• It is an iterative process and deadlines are important. For example, if the deadline is not met, the clock restarts on the application, the case is suspended (no longer being processed) and will cost an additional fee to get it started again
• Once FEMA grants the revision, FEMA sends the letter to the applicant, the local community(ies), and the State NFIP coordinator. The letter is also filed in the Map Service Center
• Letters can be retrieved from the Map Service Center. Changes to flood maps are incorporated into the National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL).
• Submittal of an application does not guarantee approval