Village of South Holland, IL

Flood Assistance Program

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Although flooding has occurred along South Holland’s streams since the last glacier left Illinois, our worst flood in history occurred in late November 1990, prompting the Village to prepare a Floodplain Plan. This Plan, adopted May 1994, provides technical and financial assistance in the form of rebates to residents with qualifying projects.

In 1991, South Holland applied for a classification under the Community Rating System (CRS) program which sets many guidelines for flood prevention. As a result of the effort reflected in the application, South Holland earned a rating of Class 7. 
In 1996, South Holland resubmitted its application, including the activities implemented since the prior submission, which resulted in South Holland being re-classified as a Class 6. This means a 20% discount for our South Holland residents when purchasing the Federal Flood Insurance.
In 2004, South Holland again resubmitted its application, including the activities implemented since the prior submission, which resulted in South Holland being re-classified as a Class 5. This means a 25% discount for our South Holland residents when purchasing the Federal Flood Insurance.

The Floodplain Management Plan was adopted to help reduce the damage that flooding causes. 
Important issues addressed in the Plan:

  1. Problem Area Identification
  2. Flood Control Strategies
  3. Property Protection Strategies
  4. Emergency Response Plan
  5. Flood Regulations
  6. Post-Flood Mitigation
  7. Public Information Program

Rebate Program Details:

This program offers owners of an owner-occupied single-family residence a 25% rebate for flood control projects they undertake such as:

The maximum rebate is $2500.00

From 1995 through the end of 2007, we have recorded 883 applications, and approved 970 of them, with a total project cost value of $1,445,906.00, for an average of $1,830.00 per project.

The village has rebated $361,476.70 to 647 homeowners, for an average rebate of $458.57.

In 2007, we processed 71 applications, 63 of which were approved, with a total project cost value of $161,594.00, and total rebates of $40,398.50.

Interested residents are encouraged to call:
Fred Block, Flood Assistance Coordinator, at 210-2915
for further details.

It is important to call before beginning any projects because
projects must be pre-approved.
A short application and two bid proposals are required.

Our office is within the Municipal Complex located at:

16240 Wausau Avenue, South Holland, IL 60473

PHONE:  708-210-2915          FAX 708-210-2959

Office hours: Monday thru Friday 8AM to 5PM

Residents are encouraged to call this office at anytime with their questions.

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