Elevations will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Elevations for storm-damaged homes will be considered in the following circumstances:Properties located within the floodplain that are required to be elevated by local ordinance and the local code enforcement officials’ determination that a property is substantially damaged or will be substantially improved; orProperties outside of the floodplain which are required to be elevated by local ordinance as part of a reconstruction.If local code, ordinance or code enforcement official requires elevation of a hurricane-damaged home and that home has a slab-on-grade foundation, the only option for assistance under the Program will be reconstruction with elevation. The Program will not fund elevation of slab-on-grade structures.Please note that if the home is located within the 100-year flood zone, the homeowner is responsible for elevating the home such that the lowest habitable floor is the highest of any of the following:2 feet above BFE2 feet above ABFE2 feet above preliminary maps or studies provided by FEMA, or local municipality requirementPlease note that 24 CFR Part 55 requires HUD and Responsible Entities to rely on floodplain maps issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to evaluate flood risks and impacts. When FEMA provides interim flood hazard data, such as Advisory Base Flood Elevations (ABFE) or preliminary maps and studies, the program shall use the best available data to determine elevation height requirement. For more information about elevation requirements, see the program policy manual.