ELEVATION CERTIFICATES

An elevation certificate is a document prepared by a qualified engineer / surveyor which provides information on the elevation of a building relative to mean high tide, building type, flood map location, and additional information used to determine the proper flood insurance premium rates for a property.  An elevation certificate measures the difference in elevation between your home and the baseflood elevation of your area.                                                                                                                                                                          

Search for Elevation Certificate     ArcGIS EsriMap

♦ To search for an Elevation Certificate on the City of Margate's website, click on the Elevation Certificate logo above.

♦ To Search for an Elevation Certificate using the City of Margate's GIS Maps, click on the ArcGIS Logo above, powered by ESRI, or click here and scroll to Find Address.. 

 ►Click Here for Instructions on using the GIS Maps and Apps.

The City of Margate does not prepare elevation certificates. Elevation certificates are prepared by locally licensed surveyors and submitted to the Margate Building Dept. as a requirement of the building permit process. Once submitted, Margate keeps a copy of the certificate on file (see above for information on searching for an elevation certificate). You will need to contact a locally licensed surveyor if we do not have one on file and you need a certificate prepared.

The Flood Elevation Certificate is an important tool of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). It is used to certify building elevations if the building is located in a Standard Flood Hazard Determination Form in order to: Determine the proper flood insurance premium rate for the building and Support a request of a Letter of Map Amendment (LOMA) or Letter of Map Revision based on fill (LOMR-F).

If you are unable to find an Elevation Certificate for your property in Margate, submit a records request form (OPRA)​ to the Margate Building Department.

       ►Click here to View an Elevation Certificate Form and Instructions.

       ►Click here to find your property's Base Flood Elevation.

If you have any questions, please contact our Construction Official, Jim Galantino, CFM.