Frequently Asked Questions (Map Revisions)

QUESTIONS ON REVISIONS

Who can prepare an Elevation Certificate?

Which elevation datum do I use?

What is earthen fill and how does it affect the floodplain?

When should I request a conditional map revision?

How do I get a revision to the Flood Insurance Rate Map?

Where should I send my revision request?
When do I need to request a revision to the Flood Insurance Rate Map?

How long does a revision request take?

How can I expedite my request?

Do I need to submit a fee with my map revision request?

What is the "100-year flood"?

What is a floodway? What if a home or structure located in the floodway is damaged?

Additional FAQ's about Digital Mapping and Q3 Flood Data

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Last Modified: Thursday, 08-Jun-2006 14:48:10 EDT