🤠 Texas Flood Disclosure
Required Flood Zone & History Disclosure — Tex. Prop. Code § 92.0135
TEXAS REQUIRED FLOOD DISCLOSURE: Under Tex. Prop. Code § 92.0135, Texas landlords must disclose if the rental unit (1) is located in a 100-year floodplain, (2) has flooded during the preceding 5 years, or (3) is located in a flood pool area. Texas — particularly Houston — is one of the most flood-prone states in the nation.
🌊 Flood Zone & History
Standard renter's insurance does NOT cover flooding. Flood insurance is available through the NFIP. Houston metro: check Harris County Flood Education Mapping Tool at harriscountyfmt.com.
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Texas Property Code § 92.0135 requires landlords to disclose whether the rental unit is in a 100-year floodplain, has flooded in the past 5 years, or is in a flood pool area. Houston is one of the most flood-prone major cities in the U.S. — flooding disclosure is critical in Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery counties.
Major Texas Flooding Events
- Hurricane Harvey (2017) — 500-year flood event affecting Houston metro
- Tropical Storm Imelda (2019) — catastrophic flooding in Southeast Texas
- Recurring flash flooding across DFW, San Antonio, and Central Texas
⚖ Legal Disclaimer
This form is for informational purposes only. Texas disclosure requirements change. Consult a qualified Texas attorney before signing any lease.
