The impact of floodplain regulations on residential land values in Oregon

Citeable URL: https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/concern/articles/79408603q

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Attribute Name	Values
Creator	Muckleston, Keith W.
Abstract	The impact of floodplain regulations on mean appreciation rates of residential land values was tested at six study areas in five counties in western Oregon. The study hypothesis that such regulations significantly depress appreciation rates of regulated lands relative to those of similar unregulated lands was in most cases rejected. When the hypothesis was accepted circumstances would render conclusions tenuous. The problems and issues facing this type of research are presented in case studies of two of the research study areas. The following factors challenge investigators seeking to resolve questions about the relationship between land use regulations and land values: varying degrees of stringency with which regulations are enforced; unequal assessment procedures between counties; influences external to floodplain regulations that may affect appreciation rates, including denial of permits for septic tanks, flood damages, and amenity values associated with waterfront locations; and the uncertain effect that the availability of flood insurance, which accompanies floodplain regulations, has on land values.
License	All rights reserved
Resource Type	Article
Date Issued	1983-02
Journal Title	Water Resources Bulletin
Journal Volume	19
Journal Issue/Number	1
Academic Affiliation	Geography
Rights Statement	In Copyright
Publisher	American Water Resources Association
Language	English [eng]
File Format	pdf