Get the free Elevation Certificate

This document is used to provide information on building elevation and flood insurance for properties in flood-prone areas.

How to fill out elevation certificate

How to fill out Elevation Certificate

1. Obtain a blank Elevation Certificate form from your local government or FEMA website.
2. Fill in the property information including the owner's name, address, and the location of the building.
3. Complete Section A with the information pertaining to the building's general characteristics.
4. In Section B, indicate the building's elevation relative to the Base Flood Elevation (BFE).
5. Have a licensed surveyor measure and record the building's elevation in relation to the BFE and fill out Section C.
6. Complete Section D which may require additional information about the flood zone and flood insurance.
7. Review the entire certificate for accuracy and completeness.
8. Sign and date the certificate as required.

Who needs Elevation Certificate?

1. Homeowners in flood-prone areas who are required to obtain flood insurance.
2. Property owners seeking to determine their building's flood risk.
3. Real estate buyers who need to understand the elevation of a property before purchase.
4. Insurance agents who require an elevation certificate to provide flood insurance quotes.

People Also Ask about

Will an elevation certificate lower my flood insurance?

If property owners provide an EC with more detailed FFH and elevation information, the flood insurance rating engine may return a lower annual premium. FEMA's system compares the original elevation data with the updated information to deliver a more property-specific and equitable rate for the policyholder.

How do I get a free elevation certificate?

How do I get an elevation certificate? Start by contacting your local floodplain manager. They often work for your city's or county's building, permitting, engineering or land use department. Ask them if there is an elevation certificate on file for your property.

What is included in an elevation certificate?

The EC lists a building's location, lowest point of elevation, flood zone, and other characteristics. Under NFIP's pricing approach, an EC is no longer required to purchase coverage.

What is a BFE certificate?

Base flood elevation (BFE) is a value determined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that helps identify the flood risk in a certain area. By extension, it also determines the risk a particular structure has of flooding if the water level rises.

Will an elevation certificate lower my flood insurance?

If property owners provide an EC with more detailed FFH and elevation information, the flood insurance rating engine may return a lower annual premium. FEMA's system compares the original elevation data with the updated information to deliver a more property-specific and equitable rate for the policyholder.

For pdfFiller’s FAQs

What is Elevation Certificate?

An Elevation Certificate is a document used to provide information about a building's elevation and its compliance with floodplain management regulations.

Who is required to file Elevation Certificate?

Property owners in flood-prone areas, lenders, and insurance agents may be required to file an Elevation Certificate, especially when applying for flood insurance.

How to fill out Elevation Certificate?

To fill out an Elevation Certificate, a licensed surveyor must gather necessary elevation data about the property and complete the form according to FEMA guidelines.

What is the purpose of Elevation Certificate?

The purpose of an Elevation Certificate is to assess the elevation of a building relative to the base flood elevation and help determine flood insurance rates.

What information must be reported on Elevation Certificate?

The Elevation Certificate must report information such as the property's location, the building's lowest elevation, flood zone designation, and any floodproofing measures.