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1. What is the Flood Control District?: The District is a political subdivision of the state of Arizona. The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors serves as the District's Board of Directors, which in turn receives counsel from the Flood Control Advisory Board comprised of County citizens.
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2. How is the District funded?: A secondary property tax paid by Maricopa County property owners provides the District's primary funding. The District seeks financial project partnerships from Federal, state and local agencies to supplement tax revenue. Other revenue sources include sales of excess land and other assets, permitting fees, and fund balance interest.
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3. What jurisdictions does the District perform floodplain management and regulation duties for?

The Flood Control District of Maricopa County performs floodplain management for the following cities & towns:

Buckeye
Carefree
Cave Creek
Chandler
El Mirage
Gila Bend
Guadalupe
Litchfield Park
Mesa
Queen Creek
Surprise
Tolleson
Wickenburg
Youngtown

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4. How can I find out who is responsible for flood control in my community?

The following cities & towns conduct their own floodplain management. Contact them directly regarding floodplain questions at the phone numbers below:

City of Avondale (623) 333-4218
Town of Fountain Hills (480) 816-5100
Town of Gilbert (480) 503-6815
City of Glendale (623) 930-3656
City of Goodyear (623) 882-7979
Town of Paradise Valley (480) 348-3693
City of Peoria (623) 773-7210
City of Phoenix (602) 262-4960
City of Scottsdale (480) 312-2356
City of Tempe (480) 350-8288

All other cities & towns contact the Flood Control District at (602) 506-1501

Citizens in unincorporated Maricopa County should contact the Department of Planning and Development regarding floodplain regulation and permits. (602) 506-3301

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