Usually, your homeowners insurance policy does not cover losses due to flooding. Pitt County participates in the National Flood Insurance Program which makes federal flood insurance available to everyone in the county. Pitt County is in the process of joining the Community Rating System Program. By implementing this program, Pitt County will afford its citizens the ability to receive discounts on there flood insurance premiums. Call your insurance agent regarding these rates and other information specific to your policy. Being in the regular phase of the NFIP, a detailed flood insurance study has been done and Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) developed.
Property owners within the county may purchase flood insurance as follows: