KISSIMMEE, Fla. – The City of Kissimmee has earned a significant upgrade to its flood insurance rating, translating into real savings for eligible property owners.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has notified the city that it has improved its National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Community Rating System (CRS) classification from Class 7 to Class 5. As a result, eligible NFIP policyholders within the city will qualify for a 25% discount on most NFIP flood insurance policies issued or renewed on or after Oct. 1.
The upgraded rating follows a comprehensive five-year verification conducted by Insurance Services Office, Inc., FEMA’s CRS contractor. During the 2025 review, the city earned 2,659 CRS credit points, exceeding the threshold required for a Class 5 rating while meeting all program prerequisites…