Fort Myers Beach confirmed with Gulf Coast News that they are in contact with FEMA and plan to have their audit in the next couple of months.
Just last month, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, removed the town from probation.
FEMA is scheduling a community assistance visit and talking about future steps to get residents their 25% flood discount back.
"I think that's great," said Craig Bonar, a Fort Myers Beach resident. "That would help our budget and everybody watching the pennies as we continue to bring the beach back."
The town lost the flood insurance discount back in November for what FEMA said was floodplain management issues, including unpermitted work and not enough enforcement on rebuilding regulations after Hurricane Ian.
However, they got off probation after accomplishing the five action items FEMA gave them, including a plan with actions and timelines to address violations and deficiencies.
"Anywhere you save some money, that's good for the residents and contractors and everybody working on the beach," Bonar said.
Probation will end in six months, on November 18th. This will stop the $50 surcharge added to all national flood insurance program policies
The town said there is no set date for when this audit will be done.
If everything goes as planned, homeowners here could see that 25 % discount return next April.
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