Hurricane Season Ends November 30th, just in time for Winter!

Monmouth County is STORM READY!

Monmouth County (and all Monmouth municipalities) has officially been designated Storm Ready County by the National Weather Service; 1 of only 3 counties in the State to earn the designation. By becoming a StormReady County, Middletown will earn additional CRS points and flood insurance discounts for residents.

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• Middletown has uploaded over 600 FEMA Elevation Certificates onto the Forerunner platform! Click HERE               Hurricane Season Ends November 30th, just in time for Winter!  Hurricane Season Ends November 30th, just in time for Winter! Hurricane Season Ends November 30th, just in time for Winter! to search for your base flood elevation or an elevation certificate.
• NFIP Monthly Payment Plan Rolling Out - The National Flood Insurance Program will soon give policyholders the option of making monthly payments on their flood insurance premiums that were traditionally paid solely on an annual basis. read more about it here          Hurricane Season Ends November 30th, just in time for Winter!  Hurricane Season Ends November 30th, just in time for Winter! Hurricane Season Ends November 30th, just in time for Winter!
• Federal Housing Administration's (FHA) Limited 203(k) Program permits homebuyers and homeowners to finance up to $35,000 into their mortgage to repair, improve, or upgrade their home. Homebuyers and homeowners can quickly and easily tap into cash to pay for property repairs or improvements, such as those identified by a home inspector or an FHA appraiser. Homeowners can make property repairs, improvements, or prepare their home for sale. Homebuyers can make their new home move-in ready by remodeling the kitchen, painting the interior, or purchasing new carpet. Read this pamphlet for more information.
• On July 7, 2023, Governor Phil Murphy signed bill S3110/A4783, which requires property sellers and landlords to make certain notifications regarding flooding. Read the updated Seller's Property Condition Disclosure Statement. (PDF)
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released the updated Elevation Certificate (EC) form on July 7, 2023. There is no grace period for the old form. Any form signed and dated as of July 7, 2023 must be on the latest FEMA EC Form. 
• The Army Corps' Port Monmouth Flood Control Project is constantly evolving. Check out its website to stay up to date!