Norfolk Homes Eligible for New Flood Protection Upgrades

City secures $25 million in additional funding to help residents in high-risk flood areas

Jan. 28, 2026 at 3:47am

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The City of Norfolk has been awarded an additional $25 million in funding for its Resilient Norfolk coastal storm risk management project, which will allow the city to offer voluntary measures like house raising and basement fills to homeowners in the highest-risk flood areas starting in February. Nearly 1,000 properties have been identified overall for potential upgrades, with 62 Tier 1 homes eligible to enroll in the initial phase.

Why it matters

Norfolk has been grappling with increasing flood risks due to sea level rise and more frequent extreme weather events. This new funding will enable the city to provide critical flood protection measures to some of its most vulnerable residents, helping to safeguard homes and improve community resilience.

The details

The Resilient Norfolk project is a comprehensive effort to address coastal storm risks in the city. The additional $25 million in funding, which the city must match dollar-for-dollar, will allow it to expand voluntary home elevation and flood-proofing programs to the highest-risk properties identified through the initiative. Eligible homeowners will be able to enroll starting in February, with nearly 1,000 properties across Norfolk slated for potential upgrades.

  • The City of Norfolk was awarded the additional $25 million in funding in January 2026.
  • The voluntary home elevation and flood-proofing programs will launch in February 2026, with 62 Tier 1 homes eligible to enroll in the initial phase.

The players

City of Norfolk

The local government of Norfolk, Virginia, which is leading the Resilient Norfolk coastal storm risk management project.

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What’s next

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The takeaway

This new funding for the Resilient Norfolk project represents a significant investment in protecting the city's most vulnerable residents from the growing threat of coastal flooding, underscoring the importance of proactive, community-based approaches to climate adaptation.