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1. What is a Flood Certification Letter, how do I get a letter and what is the fee?

If your homeowner's insurance company says that you are in a flood plain and our maps show that you are not, we will provide a Flood Certification Letter stating that you are not in a flood zone.

The fee for a Flood Certification Letter is $20.

To obtain a letter, please bring in person or mail request and fee to: 

Township of Hamilton
Engineering Division
Room 307
2090 Greenwood Avenue
Hamilton, NJ 08609

2. How do I find out if my property is located in a flood zone?

To find out if your property is located in a flood zone, you must contact the Engineering Office at 609-890-3636 or submit a Citizen Service Request. Be sure to provide your name, address and contact information and a representative from the Engineering Division will respond to your inquiry.

Hotline Available For New Jersey Flood Map Information

As the Federal Emergency Management Agency continues to release Preliminary Work Maps of flood zones in New Jersey, residents with questions about National Flood Insurance Program policies have a helpline to call to get the most up-to-date information.

New Jersey residents who need information about flood insurance based on the newly released National Flood Insurance Program Preliminary Work Maps for New Jersey may call 877-287-9804 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.