The National Flood Insurance Program’s Community Rating System (CRS) is a voluntary program that rewards communities for the work they do to manage their floodplain. Eligible communities must have a floodplain management program that exceeds the minimum NFIP requirements. As communities are accepted into the CRS program, they can offer their citizens discounted flood insurance rates.

In Kansas, efforts that have already been implemented by the state (e.g., dam safety program, state freeboard requirements) can contribute to a community's eligibility for the program, or additional discounts.

For more information about or assistance with filing a Community Rating System application, contact Cheyenne Sun Eagle, the State NFIP Coordinator. 

The Community Rating System Specialist for the State of Kansas is Marilyn Sucoe.

CRS Communities in Kansas

Helpful Links and Sample Forms

These links lead to resources and sample forms to use when learning more about and applying for the Community Rating System.

• CRS Data Visualizations- A website where users can visualize data related to the CRS program on a statewide and nationwide level

• CRS Resources- Additional information about the program, standard forms, and template documents

• CRS Related Websites- Links to supplemental information that CRS participating communities might use

• Elevation Certificate Required Fields- A list of required fields on a 2022 EC in CRS participating communities 

• Elevation Certificate Checklist- An annotated 2022 EC for CRS participating communities (yellow fields indicate required information)

• New Applicant Letter- An example of a letter to a CRS Specialist about collecting ECs upon entering the CRS program

• Community Flyer- A template for communities to share with citizens as a form of communication about local flood risk 

• Community SOP- A template for a stormwater drainage system SOP