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ElevationCalc FL
by Pineland Engineering
Calculate the optimal finished floor elevation and NFIP flood insurance premium impact at different freeboard levels. Based on FEMA's published elevation rating tables.
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Why Build Higher Than the Minimum Required?
Building to just the FEMA or county minimum may seem like the most cost-effective option in the short term, but flood insurance savings over the life of the structure often far exceed the additional construction cost of elevating the floor 1–2 additional feet.
FEMA publishes elevation rating tables showing the relationship between elevation above BFE and NFIP flood insurance premiums. For a typical AE zone home with a $2,500 annual premium, elevating 1 foot above minimum can reduce the premium by 35–40%, and elevating 2 feet can reduce it by 60–65%.
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