Protecting Manufactured Homes from Floods and Other Hazards, FEMA P-85, (2009)
Mitigation of FLood and Erosion Damage to Residential Buildings in Coastal Areas, FEMA 257 (1994)
Protecting Building Utilities From Flood Damage, FEMA-P-348, (2017)
Elevation Cert. (During Construction & Final) – FEMA (2019 ed.)
116 North Range AVE, DENHAM SPRINGS, LA -- (225) 665-8121
City of Denham Springs
The City of Denham Springs' Permit Department handles floodplain management such as Base Flood Elevations (BFE), Flood Zone Determination with the Map Panel Number. The Permit Department also handles the Community Rating System (CRS).
Elevation Certificates
Elevation Certificates (ECs) document your property's flood risk. They are used for a variety of purposes, including tracking ordinance compliance and providing information to flood insurance companies.We may have the EC for your structure and can provide it upon request. Click here for the list of addresses. If so, they can enable you to take active steps in lowering your risk. If you have questions about how to read your Elevation Certificate or would like additional information about how to procure one, or request some help please contact by emailing buildings@cityofdenhamsprings.com or calling our office at (225) 667-8326.
Flood Zone Determination
For a Flood Zone Determination Request Form, click HERE.
Submit your form to:
The City of Denham Springs
Office of Planning & Development
116 N. Range Ave.
Denham Springs, LA 70726
Phone: (225) 667-8326
-or-
buildings@cityofdenhamsprings.com
The following information is needed to supply your Flood Zone:
1. Name of person requesting the flood determination.
2. Address of location - You MUST have the location of the structure marked on a map to be submitted with the Flood Zone Determination Request Form.
3. Contact information of the person requesting the flood determination.
Additional Floodplain Management Information
For a brochure with important information about floodplain management, click HERE.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
City of Denham Springs
116 N. Range Ave.
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 667-8326 Office
(225) 667-8324 Fax
Hours: Mon-Thurs, 7AM-5:30PM