FAQ
Does living near the Delaware River affect an aging-in-place remodel in Bucks County?
For river-corridor properties in and around Yardley, New Hope, Lower and Upper Makefield, Tinicum, Morrisville and Bristol, review the actual address and flood information before choosing an addition, entrance or basement use. A town name or proximity to the river does not establish a property's mapped status.
The federal substantial-improvement definition uses work costing 50% or more of the structure's pre-improvement market value, excluding land. Local officials determine applicability under the local ordinance, including any stricter or cumulative provisions and applicable exceptions. NK includes that review in early planning; this is not a conclusion about your property's approval or required work.
