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This document serves as an Elevation Certificate for properties seeking flood insurance under the National Flood Insurance Program. It collects detailed elevation and property information required
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How to fill out Elevation Certificate

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Obtain a blank Elevation Certificate form from the FEMA website or your local floodplain agency.
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Fill in the property information section, including the owner’s name and property address.
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Identify the building type (e.g., residential, commercial, etc.).
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Indicate the flood zone designation as shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM).
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Have a qualified surveyor measure the elevation of the lowest point of the building (usually the lowest floor) and enter this data in the appropriate section.
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Include the elevation of the highest adjacent grade next to the building.
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Complete sections regarding the building's foundation type, construction materials, and any basement or enclosure information.
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Ensure the certificate is signed and dated by the surveyor or professional engineer.
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Submit the completed Elevation Certificate to your local floodplain administrator and keep a copy for your files.

Who needs Elevation Certificate?

01
Property owners in flood-prone areas who are applying for flood insurance.
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Individuals seeking to determine if their property is in a flood zone.
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Builders or developers working on construction in flood-prone regions.
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Local governments and agencies to assess compliance with floodplain management requirements.
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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 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.
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.
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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An Elevation Certificate is an official document used to certify the elevation of a property in relation to the base flood elevation as defined by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Elevations Certificates are required to be filed by property owners seeking flood insurance, particularly if their property is located in a special flood hazard area (SFHA). It may also be needed by lenders when evaluating properties in flood-prone zones.
To fill out an Elevation Certificate, one must complete the form provided by FEMA with accurate measurements of the building's elevation in relation to the base flood elevation. This usually involves hiring a licensed surveyor or engineer.
The purpose of an Elevation Certificate is to determine whether a property meets the National Flood Insurance Program regulations, establish flood insurance rates, and assist local officials in floodplain management.
The Elevation Certificate must include information such as the property's building elevation, the lowest adjacent grade, the highest adjacent grade, and the base flood elevation, among other details relevant to the structure and its flood risk.
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