Hull, MA · Plymouth County
Home Elevation Grant Application
This application lets Hull homeowners ask the Town to sponsor their home or utility elevation project for consideration in the FY25 FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance grant program.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Hull homeowners use this application to provide property, ownership, flood, and project details and acknowledge the conditions for consideration of FEMA funding. The Town asks applicants to complete, sign, and return it with the checklist items and supporting materials required for their project, including a notarized application. Submitting the form does not guarantee sponsorship or funding; the application explains that the Town selects projects for consideration and that owners remain responsible for eligible project costs.
Who needs it
Hull property owners seeking Town sponsorship to have a home or utilities considered for funding through the FY25 FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance grant program need this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a Massachusetts acknowledgment block, where the named applicant or applicants acknowledge signing voluntarily for the stated purpose before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Download the FY25 Home Elevation Grant Application from the Town of Hull.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the owner, property, project, eligibility, and acknowledgment sections, and gather applicable checklist materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary and have acceptable identification ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the application during the online notary session when instructed; the notary completes the acknowledgment.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Return the notarized application and applicable supporting documents to the Town of Hull following the form’s instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Hull. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I submit the Hull Home Elevation Grant Application?
- Complete and sign the application, have the applicant signature notarized, gather the applicable checklist documents, and return the package to the Town of Hull using the application instructions.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The checklist calls for a notarized application, and the form provides an acknowledgment for the applicant or applicants to sign before a notary.
- Can I notarize this application online?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization by its own commissioned notaries effective January 1, 2024, under G.L. c. 222, §§ 27–29. A commissioned online notary may be able to notarize the acknowledgment remotely.
- What supporting documents does the application checklist request?
- The checklist includes items such as current and proposed elevation certificates, flood insurance documentation, a scope of work, cost estimates, photographs, an estimated schedule, assessor records, and other project materials. Some items are required only if applicable.
- Where should I ask if I am unsure about the application requirements?
- The form is from the Town of Hull’s Climate Adaptation & Conservation department. Confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure about filing or notarization requirements.