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An elevation certificate is a surveyor's document showing a building's height relative to the base flood elevation. It is often required for accurate flood insurance pricing and can significantly reduce premiums in high-risk zones.

A surveyor's document showing the height of a building's lowest floor relative to the base flood elevation. Often required for accurate flood pricing in high-risk zones. Example: a home that turns out to be 2 feet above base flood elevation rather than 1 foot below it can drop NFIP premiums by 40 to 60 percent once the elevation certificate is on file.