Elevation Certificates in Jacksonville FL

You may need an elevation certificate in Jacksonville if your home or building may be in a flood zone. It is a file that describes your building’s location, flood zone, lowest point of elevation among other things. It is commonly used to determine flood insurance rates.
If you own a property that is at high risk of flooding, you will need to obtain an elevation certificate. It shows how your land's elevation relates to the flood elevation. This establishes how much you’ll need to pay for flood insurance according to FEMA.

You may also need to obtain an elevation certificate if you’re building an addition or improvement on your property as it can affect your property’s elevation and therefore may change your flood insurance premiums.
In many instances, there may already exist an elevation certificate for a property. If you’re buying a new home for instance, you should ask the seller for the elevation certificate. If not, Land Surveyors of Jacksonville would be happy to assist you in obtaining an elevation certificate for your Jacksonville property. Call us today!

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