Punta Gorda council weighs private‑appraisal requirement in floodplain code; homeowners warn of added cost Council discussion over GA‑10‑25 (floodplain management code) focused on whether to require private (FEMA) appraisals to establish market value for substantial‑damage determinations; residents said mandatory appraisals (about $1,000) can delay repairs and create financial hardship, while code staff said market‑value documentation is necessary and private appraisals often come in higher than assessed values.

Punta Gorda residents are pushing back against a proposed floodplain management code that could impose costly private appraisals, fearing it will delay repairs and add financial strain.

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