FEMA seeks comments on NFIP elevation and floodproofing certificate forms
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FEMA is seeking public comments on continuing the information collection used for the National Flood Insurance Program’s Elevation Certificate and Floodproofing Certificate. These forms help document whether new construction or major improvements meet floodplain standards, including elevation above the base flood level or approved floodproofing measures. The notice mainly affects communities in the NFIP, property owners, developers, surveyors, engineers, insurers, and local officials involved in flood-risk compliance. Comments are due by July 31, 2026, and submissions through Regulations.gov will be public, including any personal information provided.
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Key Changes
- FEMA proposes to extend approval for the NFIP Elevation Certificate and Floodproofing Certificate information collection.
- The public may comment on the continued use, burden, and practical value of these forms.
- Comments must be submitted by July 31, 2026, through Regulations.gov under the FEMA docket.
Obligations
What this law requires
Submit any public comments on the FEMA information collection extension by July 31, 2026, using Regulations.gov under Docket ID FEMA-2026-1666 and include the agency name and docket ID in the submission.
Communities participating in the National Flood Insurance Program must adopt a floodplain management ordinance that meets or exceeds the NFIP minimum floodplain management standards.
Anyone submitting comments or materials should treat the submission as public because FEMA will post all submissions without change on Regulations.gov, including any personal information provided.