The Local Mitigation Planning Policy Guide is the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) official policy on and interpretation of the applicable statutes and mitigation planning regulations in 44 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 201. This policy applies to local governments that develop, update and implement local mitigation plans, as well as FEMA and state officials who review and approve those plans. This updated policy will become effective upon the date of release. Mitigation planning is the foundation for guiding risk reduction investments. These investments build community resilience to future natural hazard events. The local mitigation planning process brings partners together to inform a risk reduction strategy that can be implemented using a wide range of public and private resources. Local mitigation plans demonstrate the commitment to mitigation across multiple sectors, such as infrastructure and economic development, to reduce natural hazard risk. The local mitigation plan guides risk-informed decision-making at the local level. Local governments, including special districts, can use the mitigation plan to guide planning for resilience, land use and economic development. This policy: Provides guidance to local governments to enable local mitigation plans to meet the mitigation planning requirements. Supports integration across FEMA programs, such as the National Flood Insurance Program, Hazard Mitigation Assistance, Rehabilitation of High Hazard Potential Dams Program, and the FEMA Building Codes Strategy. Aligns with the National Mitigation Framework and the National Mitigation Investment Strategy, a guide for whole community mitigation investments. Supersedes the April 19, 2022, version of the Local Mitigation Planning Policy Guide (FP 206-21-0002). This policy will be reviewed, reissued, revised and/or rescinded within four years of the issue date. FEMA will monitor and evaluate this policy based on stakeholder feedback and any regulatory or statutory updates.