Augusta, GA · Richmond County
Flood Hazard Area Development Permit Application
Property owners or developers use this application to request approval for construction or development in or on property containing a Special Flood Hazard Area.
What this form is
Augusta requires a permit before construction or development begins in a Special Flood Hazard Area or on property that contains one. The application asks for development, developer, engineer or architect, and owner details, plus the proposed activity and signature. It also lists plans and other supporting information that may be required, including flood elevations, site details, and technical analyses for certain work.
Who needs it
Property owners or developers planning construction or development in or on property containing a Special Flood Hazard Area need to apply before work begins.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it identifies no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Flood Hazard Area Development Permit Application.
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Complete The Application
Provide the development, developer, engineer or architect, and owner information, describe the proposed activity, and sign and date the application.
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Gather Supporting Materials
Review the listed requirements and include applicable plans, elevation information, analyses, or certifications.
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Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Flood Hazard Area Development Permit Application?
- No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block. The document does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Flood Hazard Area Development Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- When is this permit required?
- The document says a permit is required before construction or development, including manufactured home placement, begins in a Special Flood Hazard Area or on property that contains one.
- What supporting information may be needed?
- The application lists plans drawn to scale and, depending on the work, items such as flood elevations, site details, technical analysis, and professional certifications.
Need something notarized?
This Flood Hazard Area Development Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Augusta form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.
