Elevated, Piling and Stilt House Plans

Elevated house plans are primarily designed for homes located in flood zones. The foundations for these home designs typically utilize pilings, piers, stilts or CMU block walls to raise the home off grade. Many lots in coastal areas (seaside, lake and river) are assigned base flood elevation certificates which dictate how high off the ground the first living level of a home must be built. The height is determined by flood maps created by FEMA and enforced by local building departments. Beyond flood protection, elevated house plan designs offer usable space underneath the home for parking and storage and also create opportunities to take advantage of water views.