What does the floodplain determination application do?

It lets Jackson County assess whether proposed development in the unincorporated area is in a Special Flood Hazard Area and identifies whether further permitting may be required.

What documents and fee does the application require?

Include proof of property ownership, the 911 address and legal description, and a survey or plat if available. The form lists a $20 fee payable by cash or check; credit cards are not accepted.

Do I need a notary for the Determination of Floodplain Application?

No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and it lists no notarized or sworn attachment.

Jackson County, TX · Jackson County

No notary required

Determination of Floodplain Application

Jackson County property owners use this application to request a floodplain determination for proposed development on property in the county’s unincorporated area.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Jackson County · Jackson County, Jackson County, Texas
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: co.jackson.tx.us
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

This application lets Jackson County evaluate whether a proposed development site in the unincorporated area is within a Special Flood Hazard Area. The county says sites in the hazard area may require further permitting and an Elevation Certificate; sites outside it need no further documentation, and applicable permits are released after fees are received. The form asks for ownership, property location, development purpose, and applicant contact details.

Who needs it

Property owners applying for a floodplain determination for proposed development in Jackson County’s unincorporated area need to complete this application.

How to submit it

Mail the completed application and appropriate fee to Jackson County Permitting, 411 N. Wells, Room 130, Edna, Texas 77957. The form lists a $20 fee payable by cash or check and provides an email address and fax number.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the applicant signs and dates the form.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Determination of Floodplain Application PDF.
2
Complete the Application
Fill in applicant and property details, the 911 address and legal description, and the proposed development information. Sign and date the form.
3
Gather Required Documents
Include proof of ownership and the 911 address and legal description. Add a survey or plat if available, and prepare the $20 fee in cash or by check.
4
Mail It to the County
Mail the completed application, attachments, and appropriate fee to Jackson County Permitting at the address printed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What does the floodplain determination application do?: It lets Jackson County assess whether proposed development in the unincorporated area is in a Special Flood Hazard Area and identifies whether further permitting may be required.
What documents and fee does the application require?: Include proof of property ownership, the 911 address and legal description, and a survey or plat if available. The form lists a $20 fee payable by cash or check; credit cards are not accepted.
Do I need a notary for the Determination of Floodplain Application?: No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and it lists no notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Determination of Floodplain Application?: Mail the completed application and appropriate fee to Jackson County Permitting, 411 N. Wells, Room 130, Edna, Texas 77957. The form also lists an email address and fax number.

Need something notarized?

This Determination of Floodplain Application doesn’t need a notary, but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.