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.
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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.