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Floodplain Management and Flood Insurance in Hillsborough County

Original title: Floodplain Management | Hillsborough County, FL

floodplain management flood insurance Hillsborough County FEMA permitting

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The Frame

What this does

Residents must comply with local floodplain regulations to ensure their property remains eligible for federally backed flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Hillsborough County residents

Residents must adhere to local floodplain regulations to maintain eligibility for federal flood insurance.

Licensed land surveyors and professional engineers

These professionals may use the FEMA eLOMA tool to generate quick flood map determinations.

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Summary

Hillsborough County manages local flood regulations to maintain eligibility for the National Flood Insurance Program (). This page provides resources for residents to access elevation certificates, request flood map changes, and identify their specific flood hazard zones.

Key Facts

You don't have to trust us. Each fact below is taken straight from the official document - click any one to see the exact passage, highlighted in the original.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find my flood zone?

You can visit the 'Find My Flood Zone' page on the Hillsborough County website.

How can I request a change to my property's flood map designation?

You can use FEMA’s Online tool to request a Letter of Map Amendment (LOMA) or Letter of Map Revision (LOMR).

Where can I find my property's elevation certificate?

Access depends on the date: post-2021 certificates are in HillsGovHub, 2005-2021 certificates are in the PGM Store, and pre-2005 certificates are available by emailing floodplainadmin@hcfl.gov.

Why It Matters

Residents must comply with local floodplain regulations to ensure their property remains eligible for federally backed flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program.

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Elevation Certificate Access Split

The county uses three distinct methods to store elevation certificates based on the date of submission (pre-2005, 2005-2021, and post-2021).

Hillsborough County

Connected Entities

organizationFEMA“Federal Emergency Management Agency, which manages flood maps and insurance stan”Map →

personBuilding Official“County official responsible for enforcing building standards.”Map →

organizationNational Flood Insurance Program“Federal program providing flood insurance to participating communities.”Map →

personFloodplain Administrator“County official responsible for implementing floodplain regulations.”Map →

locationHillsborough County“The local government entity managing floodplain regulations.”Map →

otherFloodplain Administrator“County official responsible for implementing floodplain regulations.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.hillsboroughcounty.org

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