FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP HOW TO

Two separate FEMA studies have been completed in Marin County that have resulted in revised Flood Insurance Rate Maps for residents in unincorporated Marin and certain cities/towns. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is responsible for the preparation of Flood Insurance Rate Maps for the National Flood Insurance Program. For information on flood insurance within the limits of any Marin Communities, please contact them directly. The County of Marin administers the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flood insurance program in unincorporated areas of Marin County.

FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP HOW TO

The panels on this page contain information about the FEMA studies which are underway in Marin County, how to locate the various flood zones in Marin County, answers to frequently asked questions and additional links for more information. Please refer to the unincorporated Marin County Elevation Certificate table to find certificate locations listed alphabetically by street address This certification is to be signed and sealed by a land surveyor, engineer, or architect authorized by law to certify elevation information. It is to be used 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 or Revision (LOMA or LOMR-F). The Elevation Certificate is an important administrative tool of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). For information on flood insurance within the limits of any Marin Communities, please contact them directly.Д¬ontact usВ - our staff is always available to answer questions and offer assistance as needed. Staff is also available to perform site visits and provide information on flood protection and reducing flood risk.ДЇor flood information within town or city limits, please contact the community directly. The engineers are available to determine if your property is located in a Special Flood Hazard Area and answer questions about flood maps, flood zones, base flood elevations (BFE), flood protection, and flood insurance. Land Development engineers can provide one-on-one information regarding the FEMA mapping of the Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) at the Public Works Land Development Permit Counter, located in the Marin County Civic Center, Room 308 or via phone at 41. The County of Marin administers the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and the Community Rating System (CRS) Program for unincorporated areas of Marin County.

Flood insurance rate map