Definition
This determines whether your property is in a designated flood zone. Lenders require it to know if flood insurance is mandatory.
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Lenders require flood determinations to verify flood zone and insurance requirements. Determines if mandatory flood insurance is required.
Pro Tip
Obtain flood determination early. It affects financing and insurance requirements.
Example
Flood determination showing property is in 500-year flood zone with optional (not mandatory) insurance.