Land Resources

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Updated Flood Insurance Rate Map Available for Review:

90 Day Appeal Process Begins 09/27/2024 - Ends 12/26/2024

Flood risk can change over time, and your community’s updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) shows how the flood risk has changed in your area. The Preliminary FIRMs for Washington County, Wisconsin, were released for public review on March 20, 2024. These revised flood hazard maps provide detailed, property-specific flood risk information to help residents, business owners, and community officials better understand their flood risk and make informed decisions about reducing flood risk and purchasing flood insurance. The maps are currently available for review on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.

The formal 90-day appeal process will begin on 09/27/2024 and will end on 12/26/2024. During the appeal period, property owners and renters will have the opportunity to review and submit formal comments and appeals regarding the map. For details on the appeal process see Appeals and Comments: Information for Property Owners at Fema.gov. or click here.  Submitting an appeal requires some time and effort, so we encourage property owners and lessees to review the preliminary flood maps now. If you want to submit a formal appeal or comment, contact your local zoning administrator.

• Appeals and Comments:  Information for Property Owners
• Flood Hazard Mapping Updated for Washington County, WI
• Department of Homeland Security /Federal Emergency Mgt. Agency
• Overview - FEMA's Scientific Resolution Panels
• Federal Register/Vol. 89 No. 135 / Monday, July 15, 2024 Notice

All appeals and comments must be submitted to your local zoning administrator

• City of West Bend - Jim Reinke - 262.335.5122
  • 1115 South Main St., 3rd Floor, West Bend, WI  53095
• All Washington County Townships - Brett Scherer - 262.335.4445
  • Washington County Natural Resources Department - 333 E. Washington St., Suite 2300, West Bend, WI  53095
• Village of Germantown - Jordan Yanke - [email protected] - 262.250.4735
  • N112W17001 Mequon Rd., Germantown, WI  53022
• Village of Kewaskum - Adam Gitter - 262.626.3623
  • 204 First Street, PO Box 38, Kewaskum, WI  53040
• Village of Newburg - Nate Wendelborn - 262.689.5960
  • 620 West Main St., Newburg, WI  53060
• Village of Richfield - 262.628.2260
  • 4128 Hubertus Rd., Hubertus, WI  53033

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Preliminary Floodplain Map Amendments

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is hosting a Flood Risk Open House for property owners regarding Preliminary Floodplain Study Map Amendments.

Open House - May 2, 2024 - 4-7pm at the Washington County Fair Park & Conference Center - Ziegler Building - 3000 CTH PV, West Bend, WI  53095

Impacted property owners should look for a postcard this week inviting them to attend the open house at the Washington County Fair Park. The postcards will indicate if there is a general increase or decrease in the floodplain of a property (blue postcard indicates increase; yellow postcard indicates slight change; green postcard indicates decrease).  The postcards are parcel specific. For property owners that own multiple parcels they will receive a postcard for each parcel.  To view the current and proposed floodplain changes as it relates to your property – click on the Floodplain Change View Map Link below. 

At the Open House, representatives from various local, state, and federal agencies will be available to provide the most current information about flood risk, flood insurance, floodplain development regulations, and the process used to map Washington County’s floodplains.

Questions? - Call 262.335.4445 or email [email protected]

FLOODPLAIN Change Viewer

 

The Land Resources Division provides Land & Water Conservation Assistance and Land Use Permitting Services

The Division strives to protect and improve land and water resources and provide a thoughtfully planned future by: 

• Providing exceptional customer service through technical and professional experience.
• Implementing local and state laws as a well governed and administered county.
• Providing education and administering programs to help accomplish proper management of our natural resources for an improved quality of life.
• Guiding agricultural businesses to ensure sustainable and economically viable farmland.
• Engaging the public in conservation programs that provide for the stewardship of our natural resources.
• Advancing the County's strategic goals & initiatives through collaborative planning.

The Private On-Site Wastewater Treatment System (POWTS) Search and Reporting Application provides information about the POWTS installed in Washington County and a method for licensed plumbers to file pumping/inspection reports electronically.

Our Land & Water Conservation assistance and Land Use permitting services are categorized below by specific clientele.