This report was prepared for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Flood Proofing Committee by French & Associates, Ltd., 153 Nanti, Park Forest, Illinois, 60466 (708/747-5273). It is based on research findings, site visits and interviews with local officials who have designed or implemented flood proofing financial assistance programs. The cost data information reflects costs associated with the period, or year, in which the indicated programs were designed or implemented.