The Flood Protection Forms on this page must be submitted with all zoning and building permit applications in the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) or floodplain. Zoning and building permits are issued by the Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I).
| Name | Description | Released | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Data to NGVD 29 Conversion Chart PDF | This chart shows the conversion from City data to NGVD 29. | July 15, 2019 | |
| Flood protection key terms PDF | Definitions for terms found in floodplain protection forms. | May 27, 2020 | |
| Flood Protection Form – Zoning (FP-Z) PDF | Use this form for zoning permit applications in the Special Flood Hazard Area. The form acknowledges the City of Philadelphia's building and floodplain regulations for construction in the SFHA. | May 27, 2020 | |
| Flood Protection Form – General (FP-G) PDF | Use this form for building permit applications for new construction in the Special Flood Hazard Area. The form determines if a project is a substantial improvement and which floodplain regulations apply. | May 27, 2020 | |
| Flood Protection Form – No Rise (FP-NR) PDF | Use this form for zoning and building permit applications in FEMA designated floodways and Special Flood Hazard Areas without a designated floodway delineated. | May 27, 2020 | |
| Flood Protection Form – Existing Buildings (FP-EX) PDF | Use this form for building permit applications for existing buildings in the Special Flood Hazard Area. The form determines if a project is a substantial improvement and which floodplain regulations apply. | May 27, 2020 | |
| Flood Protection Form – Letter of Map Change – (FP-LOMC) PDF | Use this form for any development proposing to modify or change the Special Flood Hazard Area as part of the FEMA MT-1 or MT-2 application. | May 27, 2020 | |
| Floodplain scoping meeting Information Sheet PDF | Use this information sheet for details about the mandatory flood protection scoping meeting. | May 27, 2020 | |
| Flood Protection Form – Project Summary (FP-PS) PDF | This is an example of the form you will receive after successful completion of a flood protection scoping meeting. | May 27, 2020 | |
| Floodplain Protection Form – Variances (FP-VAR) PDF | Review this form for variance conditions in the Special Flood Hazard Area. | May 27, 2020 |