Get the free Elevation Certificate

This document is used to provide elevation information necessary for compliance with community floodplain management ordinances and to determine proper insurance premium rates.

How to fill out elevation certificate

How to fill out Elevation Certificate

1. Obtain a blank Elevation Certificate form from your local floodplain administrator or online.
2. Fill in the property address and owner information at the top of the form.
3. Complete Section A with property information.
4. In Section B, provide details about the building including the type and number of floors.
5. Measure the elevation of the building's lowest floor, as required in Section C.
6. If there is a basement, record its elevation in Section C.
7. Complete Section D if applicable, indicating any flood openings.
8. Provide elevation measurements in their appropriate units (usually feet).
9. Have a licensed land surveyor, architect, or engineer verify your information in Section E.
10. Sign and date the form at the end before submission.

Who needs Elevation Certificate?

1. Homeowners in flood-prone areas who need to assess flood risk.
2. Property owners applying for flood insurance.
3. Builders constructing new buildings in flood zones.
4. Real estate professionals for property transactions in flood-prone areas.
5. Local governments for floodplain management and compliance.

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.

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What is Elevation Certificate?

An Elevation Certificate is a document used to verify a property's elevation relative to flood levels, typically required for properties in flood-prone areas.

Who is required to file Elevation Certificate?

Property owners in flood zones who are obtaining flood insurance or needing to establish compliance with local floodplain management regulations are required to file an Elevation Certificate.

How to fill out Elevation Certificate?

To fill out an Elevation Certificate, you must provide property data, including address, flood zone information, and elevations of various structural points, which must be measured and reported by a licensed surveyor or engineer.

What is the purpose of Elevation Certificate?

The purpose of an Elevation Certificate is to determine compliance with floodplain management ordinances and to assist property owners in obtaining flood insurance at favorable rates.

What information must be reported on Elevation Certificate?

The Elevation Certificate must report information such as the property's location, flood zone designation, the building's elevation above the base flood elevation, and any additional relevant structural components.