The October 2015 flood resulted in extensive damage to residential and business property, as well as infrastructure, throughout the City of Columbia. Recovering from this historic event will be a multi-year process. Please visit this page to stay informed on flood recovery information and news.
Flood Recovery Annual Report October 2021
Status of Recovery From the Historic Flood Events of October 2015
Flood Recovery Dashboard
To view information about the Columbia Flood Recovery Program, please visit the new dashboard that provides more details about jobs by phase and location as well as cost by departments.
Community Development Block Grant
Disaster Recovery Program (CDBG-DR)
CDBG-DR funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) may be used to cover expenses for unmet needs resulting from the October 2015 flood. The City of Columbia will receive $19.89 million for flood recovery efforts.
Flood Repair Process
There are very important facts to be aware of before moving forward with any repairs to a flood-damaged home located in the floodplain. Taking steps without accurate information can cost time and money. Anyone making repairs to a flood-damaged structure in the City of Columbia needs to get a zoning and building permit from the Development Center. If using the service of a contractor, they must be licensed by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation.
- Flood Repair Permit Checklist and Informational Documents (PDF)
- Proposed Columbia Canal Resilient Water Supply – EMA-2020-BR-194-0033
- Federal Emergency Management Agency – Public Notice
Permit Applications (all are required)
- Application for a Permit to Develop in a Flood Hazard Area (PDF)
- Property Owners Forms* (PDF) – includes Application for Substantial Damage/ Substantial Improvement Review and Owner Substantial Damage/ Substantial Improvement Repair/ Reconstruction Affidavit *Must be notarized
- Contractor Forms* (PDF) – includes Contractor Substantial Damage/ Substantial Improvement Affidavit and Estimated Cost of Reconstruction/ Improvement *Must be notarized
Contact Information
Floodplain Manager: | Ali Khan | (803) 545-3400 | [email protected] |
Building Codes: | Jerry Thompson | (803) 545-3442 | [email protected] |
Planning questions: | Krista Hampton | (803) 545-3425 | [email protected] |
Building Permits: | Development Center | (803) 545-3420 |