What is a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA)?
A Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA), is a high-risk area defined as any land that would be inundated by a flood having a 1% chance of occurring in a given year (also referred to as the base flood). This area may be more commonly known to some as the 100 year floodplain.

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1. What is a Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM)?
2. What is a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA)?
3. How is Development in SFHA’s Regulated?
4. Is flood insurance required?
5. Am I in a Flood Zone?
6. I need a copy of my Elevation Certificate, how can I get that?