SnoCo offers programs to assist in flood mitigation and recovery

EVERETT — Property owners in Snohomish County living in places affected by frequent flooding may qualify for certain county assistance programs, including a voluntary home buyout program.

The Voluntary Floodplain Home Buyout Program, administered by the county and funded via federal emergency grants, uses the purchases to reduce future risks to life and property from significant flooding. A number of areas in Snohomish County suffered from record-breaking flooding earlier in December.

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Those interested need to go through an extensive process and meet a number of requirements to determine if they are eligible for a buyout. Homes need to be located in a floodway or a high-risk erosion area that has been subject to repetitive flood damage.

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The process typically takes about two to three years, according to a county document. But the buyout, if approved, would help property owners by allowing them to leave a flood-prone property.

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