Managing Harris County elevation requirements

[Kusum Chanrai]

Hi All! So the new Harris County rules say that any rehab project in the 100 year flood plain needs to elevate the house unless the rehab budget is less than 50,% of the building/improvement value of the home. How does one prove this if the Tax records say otherwise (but appear incorrect). I heard appraisers only provide market value , and don't separate land and building value. Has anyone dealt with this or something similar? Thanks in advance!

[Mark Sewell]

Great question.  I am aware that the city inspectors are active in certain areas, slapping violations on houses that haven't been raised.  Will keep my eyes/ears open for some useful resources that can be shared here.