Elevation Photos & Certificates

Elevation photos capture visual documentation of a property’s elevation in relation to the ground level, neighboring structures, and potential flood lines. These photos are crucial for assessing the property’s vulnerability to flooding and for determining compliance with floodplain management regulations. Elevation certificates, on the other hand, are official documents issued by licensed surveyors that provide detailed information about a property’s elevation, including its location, flood zone, and base flood elevation. These certificates are often required for obtaining flood insurance, securing building permits, or complying with zoning and building regulations.The Elevation Certificate is a document from the National Flood Insurance Program also known as (NFIP). This certificate is to provide elevation information necessary to ensure compliance with community floodplain management ordinances, to determine the proper insurance premium rate, and to support a request for a Letter of Map Amendment (LOMA) or Letter of Map Revision based on fill (LOMR-F).