FEMA Cost Codes

FEMA cost codes are issued by the FEMA Regional Office. They are issued for a specific location or declaration.

Generally, FEMA cost codes represent complete installed costs and include:

Equipment
Materials
Labor
Direct construction costs
Supporting activities
Project support and management
Contractor profit

Some cost code data may be several years old and require escalation. FEMA cost codes are last on the list of acceptable cost data sources. Local historical costs or industry cost-estimating software should be used if possible.

Construction equipment at work rebuilding the approach to a bridge and lock of the New York State canal system that was destroyed by flooding from Hurricane Irene.