We first told you a year ago that big changes were coming to the Harris County Flood Maps. It’s a change that could cost thousands of homeowner’s big bucks.
The changes will require some homeowners to get flood insurance, many for the very first time. Acting before the flood plain expands can save you a lot of money. The flood plain is expanding on June 18th. If you are in the new flood plain, you may be required to buy flood insurance, but getting it now before the changes happen will save you hundreds of dollars. The city of Bellaire is not getting any closer to the bayou, but that’s not stopping the homes from being placed in the new expanded flood plain.

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