Get Flood Elevation Certificate - Washoe County

Completing the Flood Elevation Certificate - Washoe County is an essential step for securing flood insurance and ensuring compliance with local regulations. This guide provides comprehensive, step-by-step instructions to help users navigate the process easily and effectively.

Follow the steps to successfully complete the Flood Elevation Certificate online.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the Flood Elevation Certificate form and open it in your preferred editor.
2. In Section A, provide property information. Fill in the building owner's name and address details, including the street address, city, state, ZIP code, and any other relevant property descriptions. Ensure accuracy for insurance purposes.
3. Also in Section A, indicate the building's use (for example, residential or non-residential) and provide latitude and longitude coordinates, ensuring that the correct horizontal datum (NAD 1927 or NAD 1983) is selected.
4. Attach at least two photographs of the building, if the certificate is being used to obtain flood insurance. Indicate the building diagram number relevant to the structure.
5. Move to Section B to answer questions regarding the Flood Insurance Rate Map information, including community name, county name, and related map/panel numbers. Ensure the flooding zone is correctly identified.
6. In Section C, provide detailed building elevation information, ensuring that all elevations are based on the correct construction datum. This section may require a survey to be completed.
7. Complete Section D by obtaining certification from a licensed surveyor, engineer, or architect confirming that the elevation information is accurate. Their signature, license number, and contact details will be necessary.
8. If applicable, fill out Section E, which requires the property owner or their representative to certify the information for specific flood zones (Zone A without BFE or Zone AO).
9. Finally, review your entries for accuracy. Save any changes, and depending on your preferences, download the document, print it, or share it as required.

Ensure your flood documentation is complete and accurate by filling out the Flood Elevation Certificate online today.