Why is the Unincorporated Miami-Dade Flood Elevation Certificate necessary?
An EC is necessary to ensure that construction of a new structure was done correctly to protect the structure from flooding, and to ensure proper design and materials were used for flood protection. It also allows us to determine if existing structures could be subject to flooding. The Elevation Certificates are also used by insurance companies to determine flood insurance rates for a structure or if a structure is in a flood zone or not.
