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Apply for an assessment here: bosplans.org/PortNorfolkFloodAssessment

Applications take ~5 min. to complete and will be accepted on a rolling basis until January 12, 2026


Home Flood Assessment Pilot Program 2026

The City of Boston’s Planning Department and Office of Climate Resilience are offering no-cost home assessments to assist Port Norfolk households in evaluating potential flood risk hazards and retrofit measures specific to their home. These assessments will be conducted by a professional engineering firm and will result in a brief report provided to each participating household. All Port Norfolk residents are encouraged to apply, though priority will be given to the buildings facing near-term risk (i.e. that fall within the boundary of a 1 percent chance annual flood scenario with 9” of Sea Level Rise in the 2030s). Both homeowners and renters are eligible to apply, but renters will need their landlord’s approval to move forward with an assessment.

  • What: Free flood assessment for Port Norfolk homes

  • Timeline: November 2025 - September 2026

  • Who: Port Norfolk residents

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Engagement

Community Engagement: Port Norfolk Civic Association Meeting - November 18th, 7 P.M. at the Port Norfolk Yacht Club, 179 Walnut St, Boston, MA 02122.

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