National Flood Insurance Referral Program | FloodSmart.gov
500 C St SW, Washington, DC 20472
Eligibility
Homeowners, renters, and business owners in NFIP (National Flood Insurance Program)
participating communities, seeking flood‑insurance
Required documents
Varies
call for document information
Hours
Website is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
800-427-4661
Voice·
Main Phone
Application process
Call or visit the website to access services.
Fees
No cost for information and referral; insurance premiums required for coverage and vary by risk and policy details
Service area
United States
Provides a federal information and referral platform administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that connects property owners with flood‑insurance resources. Coordinates access to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which enables individuals and businesses in participating communities to obtain federally backed flood insurance and reduce long‑term financial risk associated with flooding.
Providing organization
FloodSmart.gov
Provides a federal flood‑insurance information and access platform through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that helps property owners understand flood risk and obtain insurance coverage. Offers education about flood hazards, tools to assess community flood risk, and connections to licensed insurance providers who sell federally backed flood‑insurance policies.