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This document is used to provide elevation information necessary for compliance with floodplain management ordinances, determining insurance premiums, and supporting requests for Letters of Map Amendment
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How to fill out ELEVATION CERTIFICATE

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Obtain a blank Elevation Certificate form from your local floodplain management office or online.
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Fill in the property address and details in the designated fields.
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Provide information about the building, including the type, foundation, and construction materials.
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Indicate the elevation of the lowest floor and other relevant elevations using a surveyor or qualified professional.
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Complete the section regarding the flood zone designation, as provided by FEMA.
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Answer any additional questions related to flood insurance and the property conditions.
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Have the certificate signed and sealed by a licensed surveyor, engineer, or architect.
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Submit the completed Elevation Certificate to your local floodplain management authority and keep a copy for your records.

Who needs ELEVATION CERTIFICATE?

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Property owners in high-risk flood areas who require flood insurance.
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Buyers or sellers of properties in flood-prone zones needing to verify elevation for real estate transactions.
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Builders and developers who need to ensure compliance with local floodplain regulations.
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Municipalities that require elevation information for zoning and land-use planning.
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Insurance companies that assess flood risk and determine premiums for properties.
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When buying a property, ask the sellers to give you their Elevation Certification. If they don't have an EC, ask if they can provide one before settlement. Ask the developer or builder. In a high-risk area, the developer or builder might have been required to get an Elevation Certification at the time of construction.
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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.
Elevation Certificates (ECs) help inform mitigation actions that will lower flood risk. They will also continue to be used for floodplain management building requirements, which can affect eligibility for Community Rating System discounts.
A complete and correct Elevation Certificate (EC) form already completed for a building does not expire unless there is a physical change to the building that invalidates information that was previously certified.

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An Elevation Certificate is a form used to provide elevation information necessary for the National Flood Insurance Program and to determine flood insurance rates.
Property owners in flood-prone areas, especially those applying for flood insurance or seeking to comply with floodplain management regulations, are required to file an Elevation Certificate.
To fill out an Elevation Certificate, one must provide specific information about the property, including its location, structure type, elevations of the building, and details about the flood zone. It is often completed by a licensed land surveyor or engineer.
The purpose of an Elevation Certificate is to provide accurate elevation data to assess flood risk, set flood insurance premiums, and ensure compliance with local floodplain management ordinances.
The Elevation Certificate must report information such as the property's location, the building's elevation in relation to the Base Flood Elevation (BFE), Flood Zone designation, and any other relevant structural details.
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