Travel Trailers in the A-Zone and V-Zone

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Travel Trailers in the A-Zone and V-Zone
(Last updated July 25, 2006)
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A Manufactured Home Is

• a structure built on a permanent chassis
• can be moved in one or more sections
• designed so it can be used with or without a
  permanent foundation when attached to utilities
  and is not a recreational vehicle
• According to FEMA, the term Manufactured Home
  includes a mobile home and a double wide

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A Recreational Vehicle Is

• built on a single chassis that is 400 square feet
  or less
• either self-propelled or permanently towed by a
  light duty truck
• not designed to be used as a permanent dwelling,
  but rather for temporary quarters for camping,
  travel, seasonal use or recreation
• is licensed and road ready
• If a travel trailer does not meet the RV
  criteria, it is a manufactured home for NFIP
  purposes.

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Manufactured Homes in A and V Zones

• Must meet the same flood protection requirements
  as conventional housing
• Note The community may have established higher
  standards than the NFIP for manufactured homes in
  A and V Zones
• Contact your parish or community floodplain
  administrator, or the Louisiana Manufactured
  Housing Commission at [phone] for guidance

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Recreational Vehicles in A and V Zones

• Are not required to be anchored and elevated to
  or above the BFE if
• If the RV is on the site for no more than 180
  consecutive days,
• Has quick disconnects of all utilities,
• Has no porches or room additions attached,
• Is fully licensed and ready for highway use.
• For more information and community specific
  requirements, contact the parish or community
  floodplain administrator.