An Elevation Certificate (EC) is an essential document for properties located in or near flood hazard areas. It records a building’s physical elevation relative to potential flood levels, helping property owners, lenders, and municipalities accurately assess flood risk.
Prepared by our licensed Professional Surveyors, this certificate is based on a detailed field survey that documents specific elevation points of your property—including floors, basements, and crawlspaces.
An Elevation Certificate is utilized to:
- Determine Flood Insurance Premiums: It provides the certified elevation data required by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), a FEMA program, to calculate and set accurate flood insurance rates.
- Support LOMA Requests: It serves as the foundational evidence needed to support requests for Letters of Map Amendment (LOMA), which can potentially remove your property from a high-risk flood zone designation.
- Ensure Municipal Compliance: It allows local floodplain managers to verify that the structure complies with local building codes and strict municipal floodplain management ordinances.