Contact Info
1112 Manatee Ave W
Bradenton, FL 34205
If you need to view an elevation certificate for a specific address, please click the link above, complete the form, and the certificate will be emailed to you, if available. Alternatively, here ( Manatee County Elevation Certificates) is a list of the certificates Flood staff has on file. You can search for a specific address to determine if the certificate is available. If the certificate is on the list, please complete the form to request a copy. If a certificate is unavailable, you will need to contact a licensed surveyor to have one prepared.
If a Flood Elevation Certificate does not yet exist for the address, you can submit an application for Flood Elevation Determination through our Online Services platform.
Service Output:
Hours Available: 24/7 Online
Eligibility: Homeowner, Contactors
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Information and support for those about to receive substantial damage estimates.
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Substantial Damage Determinations are separate evaluations from storm repairs which are categorized as Substantial Improvements. The 50% rule has two different criteria, and it is possible to be over on one and not the other. All storm related work must be applied for.
You are welcome to submit a private appraisal, which is valid for 1-year from the report date and must meet the following criteria:
Effective date must be prior to the storm
Photos must include pre-damaged conditions
Intended User must include Manatee County
Intended Use must include FEMA 50% Rule
Must use the Actual Cash Value Approach (cost of reproduction minus physical deterioration). We will not accept any appraisals that use a Sales Comparison Approach