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Floodplain Information

Learn more about construction in floodplains.

  • Baltimore County Floodplain Ordinance(link is external) — County Council Bill 6-24, effective May 6, 2024 regarding all Baltimore County floodplain regulations. See Article 32, Title 8 of the Baltimore County Code(link is external).
  • Declaration of Land Restriction—Form used to declare land restriction for certain structures in the floodplain. State of Maryland Land Instrument Intake Sheet(link is external). The form is used to record the Declaration of Land Restriction at the Circuit Court.
  • Elevation Certificate Requirement—Use this form to acknowledge that two elevation certificates are required to be completed by a professional land surveyor before the building permit can be closed. 
  • Tidal Flood Zone Boundaries—This map shows the boundary between Zone AE (BFE 8.5) and Zone AE (BFE 7.7).
  • Elevation Certificate Form
  • Floodplain Determination for Tank Anchoring and Owner's Floodplain Certification—Form used to determine the anchoring of fuel tanks located in a tidal floodplain and to certify that a property owner does not live in a floodplain.
  • Frequently Asked Questions—If you are building or renovating in a waterfront or stream area, the floodplain regulations can be confusing. Here are some of the questions frequently asked and their answers.

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