Homes and business properties located in high-risk flood areas with government-backed mortgages are required to have flood insurance.  This insurance is through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) - Risk Rating 2.0.

The City of Glendale participates in the NFIP thru the Community Rating System (CRS) program which is administered and overseen by the Engineering Department.

Glendale is a CRS Class 7 rating gives a 15% premium reduction to flood insurance policies for properties within the high-risk flood areas and properties.

Property owners can request a Flood Zone Determination by filling out the Flood Zone Determination Form.  This form can be emailed to [email protected], or taken to the Glendale City Hall, Engineering Department located at 5850 W. Glendale Ave, Ste 315, Glendale, AZ  85303.

 

To view the Flood Control District of Maricopa County's Floodplain Viewer select - Floodplain and Elevation Certificate Viewer.  Then you can enter your address and see where your property is in relation to the floodplain or if the County has a copy of an Elevation Certificate for your property.