Department of Planning and Natural Resources, VI · St. Thomas
Flood Hazard Permit Application
Property owners or applicants use this form to request a flood hazard permit for proposed development on a property in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
What this form is
The application requests flood hazard permit information for proposed development, including the site location, project type, flood hazard zone, flood source, and elevation details. It calls for a Flood Insurance Rate Map showing the property location and, when applicable, information about watercourse alterations or a step-backwater analysis. The form also includes a certificate of compliance section for requesting completion after the project.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants proposing development in a flood hazard area use this application to request a permit.
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 applicant signs and dates the form, and an applicable licensed professional provides a seal and signature.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Flood Hazard Permit Application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Enter the applicant, property, proposed development, and flood hazard information requested on the form.
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Gather Attachments
Attach a Flood Insurance Rate Map showing the property location and any applicable supporting certifications.
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Submit to the Department
Submit the completed application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Who uses the Flood Hazard Permit Application?
- Property owners or applicants use the application to request a permit for proposed development and provide information about the project and its flood hazard conditions.
- What information and attachments does the application request?
- It asks for applicant and property details, proposed development, flood zone and elevation information, and a Flood Insurance Rate Map showing the property location.
- Do I need a notary for the Flood Hazard Permit Application?
- No. The document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates it, and an applicable licensed professional provides a seal and signature.
- How do I submit the Flood Hazard Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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