Waynesville, NC · Haywood County
Floodplain Elevation Certificate
Property owners and authorized representatives use this FEMA form to document building elevations for floodplain compliance and insurance purposes.
What this form is
The Elevation Certificate documents building elevation information for floodplain management compliance, insurance rating, or certain map change requests. The form explains that communities need elevation information for new or substantially improved buildings in designated flood hazard areas. It asks for property and building details, flood map information, elevation measurements, photographs, and certifications from the applicable property owner, authorized representative, professional, or local official.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized representatives may complete applicable sections, while a licensed surveyor, engineer, or architect certifies elevation information when required.
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 without a notary; the applicable signer signs and dates it, and the elevation professional signs and seals the certification.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Certificate
Download the Elevation Certificate and its instructions.
- 2
Complete Applicable Sections
Enter the property, building, flood map, and elevation information required for the building and purpose.
- 3
Gather Photos And Attachments
Include at least two building photographs and any applicable attachments or supporting documentation.
- 4
Sign And Submit
Obtain the applicable signatures and certification, then submit the form to the city department named on it.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Floodplain Elevation Certificate used for?
- It documents building elevations for floodplain management compliance, insurance rating, or support for certain map change requests.
- Who completes the Elevation Certificate?
- The applicable sections may be completed by a property owner or authorized representative, an elevation professional, or a local official, depending on the building and purpose.
- Do I need a notary for the Floodplain Elevation Certificate?
- No. The form has no notary block; applicable signers sign and date it, and an elevation professional signs and seals the certification.
- How do I submit the Floodplain Elevation Certificate?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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This Floodplain Elevation Certificate doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Waynesville form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.