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Nueces County

               901 Leopard St.
               Corpus Christi, TX 78401
               Office Hours: M-F 8-5
               Building Department
               Mike M (361) 888-0491

               If property is in the county and is not in a flood zone​ ( See Flood Zone Map)
               No permits are required.  But state codes have to be followed.

               If the property is in the county and is in the flood zone a permit and special flood damage
               prevention is required.  Permit  are free for now but may take up to 2 weeks to process.

               Flood Damage Prevention Regulations
               State law requires local governments to adopt ordinances or orders to regulate development
               within floodplains in order participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which is
               administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The NFIP provides flood
               insurance for development that occurs in areas that have been determined to be floodplains.


               Regulations For Nueces County
               The Nueces County Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance was passed to comply with the
               requirements of the NFIP and to minimize the threat to life and property resulting from flooding.
               The ordinance applies to t​hose areas in Nueces County, which are outside the corporate
               limits of any town or city.

               Floodplain
               A floodplain, or area of flood hazard, is defined as an area that is subject to a one percent (1%)
               or greater change of flooding in any given year. (Also referred to as the 100 Year Flood.) These
               areas are shown on a series of maps that have been developed by FEMA and are available for
               viewing at the Department of Public Works

               Permit Requirements
               If a proposed development is in an area of flood hazard then no structure can be constructed or
               the land altered unless a Floodplain Development Permit has been issued.

               Elevation Certificate
               If a structure is to be constructed in a floodplain and Elevation Certificate will need to be
               furnished by the owner before the Floodplain Development Permit is issued. The Elevation
               Certificate is necessary to document the elevation of the lowest flood of all new or improved
               structures. The Elevation certificate and instructions are available from the Federal Emergency
               Management Agency or the Department of Public Works.


               Elevation Certificate and Instructions.​ Are attached
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