Carteret County Floodplain Management / flood information services

How it works

Carteret County says it maintains copies of elevation certificates for all new construction and substantial improvements and provides flood information services to residents. Those services include basic Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) information, historical flood information, natural floodplain functions, and help with letter of map amendments and letter of map revisions.

The county also says it provides advice on how to protect property from flooding and technical advice on how to protect buildings from flooding. The page notes that Carteret County participates in the National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System and that unincorporated Carteret County is a Class 9 community, which results in a 5% discount on NFIP flood insurance premiums for all properties, including those outside the Special Flood Hazard Area.

What the service covers

• Flood zone and map information
• Elevation certificates
• Historical flood information
• Natural floodplain function information
• Letter of map amendment / revision assistance
• Technical advice on retrofitting and flood protection

Amounts and matching

No cash grant or rebate amount is stated on the page. The only monetary benefit described is the 5% NFIP premium discount associated with CRS Class 9 status.

How to use it

The page directs residents to contact a Carteret County Floodplain Manager for help with whether a property is in the Special Flood Hazard Area and for advice on protecting buildings from flooding.