Get Dhs Fema 086-0-26a 2017-2025

Filling out the DHS FEMA 086-0-26A form online is an essential process for individuals seeking to request changes to their National Flood Insurance Program flood insurance rate maps. This guide offers step-by-step instructions to help users navigate the form efficiently and accurately.

Follow the steps to complete the DHS FEMA 086-0-26A form online.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to acquire the form and open it in the designated editor.
2. Provide the property name or address in the designated field. Ensure that the information is accurate and precise.
3. Enter the NFIP community number in the relevant section. This number is essential for identifying the community's flood management details.
4. Indicate whether the elevations listed below are based on existing or proposed conditions by checking the appropriate box.
5. For existing or proposed structures, specify the types of construction by checking all applicable options, such as crawl space, slab on grade, or basement/enclosure.
6. Respond to the question regarding whether FEMA has identified the area as subject to land subsidence or uplift. If yes, provide the date of current re-leveling in the month/year format.
7. Report the elevation datum used by selecting from options like NAVD 88 or NGVD 29. Include the conversion factor if elevations differ from the effective Flood Insurance Rate Map.
8. Provide the latitude and longitude of the most upstream edge of the structure in decimal degrees, rounded to the nearest fifth decimal place. Indicate the datum used.
9. Repeat the previous step for the most upstream edge of the property, ensuring accurate decimal degree entry and datum indication.
10. Fill in the lowest adjacent grade to the structure, lowest lot elevation, base flood elevation, and BFE source. Ensure all measurements are rounded to the nearest tenth of a foot.
11. Sign and date the form in the designated area, ensuring that a licensed land surveyor, registered professional engineer, or architect certifies the information.
12. Once completed, save the changes, download the form as a PDF, or print it for submission.

Complete your DHS FEMA 086-0-26A form online today to ensure timely processing of your flood insurance rate map request.