Steps to Obtain a Floodplain Use Permit

Within an Incorporated Community in Maricopa County

The steps listed below are all of the steps an applicant is required to take in order to obtain a Floodplain Use Permit from the Flood Control District (District) for an incorporated community in Maricopa County for which the District does Floodplain Management for. There are additional steps an applicant must take after the permit is issued. Please contact the District for information on these additional steps.

1. Submit a completed and accurate application for a local Building Permit. Note: Some communities will not accept a building permit application until you have obtained a Floodplain Use Permit from the District.
2. If the property has floodplain on it you are required to submit a Floodplain Use Permit application and payment (as applicable) along with other required documents (site plan, details, etc.) to the District.
3. If an owner wishes to grant an agent, contractor or consultant authority to make decisions on their behalf, the owner must submit a notarized Property Owner Authorization form.
4. Provide additional information or revisions if requested.
5. Floodplain Use Permit ready for issuance – The District will send you notice that the Floodplain Use Permit is ready for issuance. The following must be completed in person at the District office:
   1. If an owner wishes to grant an agent, contractor or consultant authority to make decisions on their behalf and has not already submitted a notarized Property Owner Authorization form, the form must be submitted at this time.
   2. Review the Floodplain Use Permit and Floodplain Use Permit Conditions and Warning and Disclaimer of Liability with District Floodplain Management & Services staff.
   3. Submit additional fees if required (cash or check only).
   4. Sign the Floodplain Use Permit and Floodplain Use Permit Conditions and Warning and Disclaimer of Liability.
   5. Permit issued.
6. Proceed with local jurisdiction application. Note: The District does not conduct inspections for local jurisdictions.

Permit conditions for Elevation Certificates requires follow-up with the District.

Revisions to the application for the building permit require District review and the applicant will be notified if the Floodplain Use Permit must be amended or a new application initiated.