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Title: 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 (225) 342-2943 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.
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