Table 3

Present Value of Flood Insurance Premiums at Various Discount Rates

Present Value of Insurance Premiums under Discount Rates of
Value of HousesAnnual Flood Insurance Premium3%5%7%
$75,000$203$6,742$4,055$2,896
$83,998$226$7,505$4,514$3,224
$200,000$540$17,999$10,800$7,714
  • Note: The flood insurance premium for an average-valued single-family house in the 100-year floodplain, without a basement and with estimated base flood elevation of 3 ft or more, is equal to $226. This is calculated using 0.27 as the annual postfirm construction rate per $100 of coverage as designated in the National Flood Insurance Program flood insurance manual.