Planning Department Permit Center Flood Hazard Permit
Floodplain Development Permit

Open Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm 
350 E Dahlia Ave 
Palmer, AK 99645
907-745-9822
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A Floodplain Development Permit is required prior to rebuilding or any other development within a Federally Designated Flood Hazard Area.

To determine if your project is within a Designated Flood Hazard Area please contact the Permit Center at 745-9822 or email  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Please provide the street address, subdivision name, lot and block, or the township, range, section, and parcel number.

If your property is located within the 100 year flood, there is at least a 1% chance each year the land may be subject to a "100 year" flooding event.

In an effort to reduce losses associated with these flooding events and reduce the amount of losses, the Federal Government, through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), requires all structures to obtain Flood Hazard Insurance. To be eligible to receive Flood Hazard  Insurance all new development must conform to the minimum standards of development as described in MSB 17.29 Flood Damage Prevention.

A Flood Plain Development Permit must include both the MSB Flood Hazard Development Permit and the Elevation Certificate. An Alaska registered Architect or Engineer must certify the Development Permit Application and either a Registered Engineer or Surveyor must complete the elevation certificate.

If you have any questions please contact a Certified Floodplain Manager at (907)745-9822 or FEMA, Federal Emergency Management Agency, directly at http://www.fema.gov or 1-800-427-4661.

Last Updated on Friday, 13 April 2012 11:34
 


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