City of Franklin, TN
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A Federal Program (City of Franklin Being the Local Project Sponsor) Raising/Lifting 35 Eligible Homes Above the FEMA Base Flood Elevation (100-Yr. Storm Event)
Project Description
US Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) Home Raising/Lifting Program helps protect eligible homes along the Harpeth River from flood damages.
- This program is sponsored by the City of Franklin and administered through the USACE, as part of a Project Partnership Agreement for design and construction of the project.
- This is a VOLUNTARY PROGRAM for the eligible 35 homes.
- Eligible homes are raised three (3.0) feet above the base flood elevation (100-Yr. Storm Event), following the City’s Zoning Ordinance requirements.
- The USACE individually justified the 35 homes based on the flood damages they are experiencing (amount & frequency) and the cost to protect (cost of raising). They surveyed each structure’s first floor elevation.
- The preliminary cost estimate provided by the USACE is approximately $5,000,000 for all 35 properties. The USACE agrees to pay for 65% of the actual construction and temporary relocation costs. The City and homeowner would be responsible for the remaining 35% of required construction funding (17.5% City / 17.5% Homeowner).
- The home construction estimates include the cost of raising the home (by a certified home raiser), the construction of new foundation (cinder block or brick), the reconnection of utilities & duct work, and restoration of landscaping/grass, etc. There is also the cost of temporary housing for up to 3 months. The duration of the temp housing depends on the construction duration.
- The homeowner hires the construction contractor, but the USACE will provide a list of pre-approved contractors and review the proposals. The goal is to assist the homeowner to the fullest extent possible to achieve quality, sustainable flood protection.
Eligible Homes
Thirty-five (35) City of Franklin residents qualify for the program.
Project Contacts
William Banks
City of Franklin
Project Engineer
William.Banks@franklintn.gov
Direct: (615) 550-6677
Office: (615) 791-3218
Ramune Matuliauskaite
US Army Corps of Engineers
Planning Project Manager
Project Planning Branch
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Nashville District
110 9th Avenue South, Room A405
Nashville, Tennessee 37203
Ramune.Matuliauskaite@usace.army.mil
Office: (615) 736-7853
Project Documents
Homeowner Project Guide September 2024
Homeowner Program Application April 2021
Contractor Proposal Bid Worksheet
Homeowner Engagement Info
Homeowner Meeting Presentation SLIDES April 2021
Homeowner Meeting Presentation VIDEO April 2021
Contractor Floodproofing Workshop VIDEO March 2021
USACE Home Raising Maps - 35 Eligible Homes 07-18-2019