Flood zones for vacant land in Fairmont
Of the 4,139 vacant lots in Fairmont, 210 (5%) are in a FEMA high-risk flood zone, where a home loan on a new building needs flood insurance. 2,980 (72%) are in zone X with minimal risk, and 949 are moderate risk.
Flood zones in Fairmont
| FEMA zone | Vacant lots | Share |
|---|---|---|
| X | 3,929 | 95% |
| A | 184 | 4% |
| AE | 16 | under 1% |
| AH | 9 | under 1% |
| AO | 1 | under 1% |
What the letters mean: flood zones explained.
Lots in a high-risk flood zone in Fairmont
Zones A, AE, AH, AO and VE, lowest assessed value first (25 of 210).
Lots outside the flood zone in Fairmont
Zone X with minimal risk, lowest assessed value first (25 of 2,980).
Questions about land in Fairmont
How much vacant land in Fairmont is in a flood zone?
210 of 4,139 vacant lots in Fairmont (5%) are in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (A, AE, AH, AO or VE). 2,980 are zone X with minimal risk and 949 are moderate risk.
Do I need flood insurance for land in Fairmont?
Not for an empty lot: flood insurance covers buildings. If you build in a high-risk zone and borrow from a federally regulated lender, flood insurance on the building is required. 5% of Fairmont's vacant lots are in such a zone.
More for Fairmont: all vacant land · fire hazard zones
Sources
Counts are LandGrab's analysis of 2026 public data for vacant parcels in Los Angeles County, updated 2026-10-18. Maps change; confirm a specific lot with the county before you buy.