Flood Damage Permitting Guide

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As residents and business owners face the difficult task of rebuilding after the July 4 presidentially-declared flooding disaster in Kerr County, preventing future loss of life and property damage from flood is our primary concern, said Kerr County Engineer Charlie Hastings, P.E., CFM.

The Kerr County Flood Damage Prevention Court Order safeguards the public and individuals’ financial investments in rebuilding in high flood risk areas. Property owners in the unincorporated areas of Kerr County (outside of the cities of Ingram and Kerrville) are urged to determine if a floodplain development permit is required and, if so, take the appropriate action detailed below.

Property owners within the city limits of Ingram or Kerrville should contact their respective floodplain administrator. Their contact information is:

Professional Permitting Guide:

Hire floodplain design professionals (engineer and surveyor) and let these professionals handle all aspects of design and permitting -- even determining if a permit is required.

Do-it-yourself Permitting Guide:

Step 1 - Determine if any portion of the structure touches Zone A , AE, or Floodway by going to FEMA’s Map Service Center and typing in the address or longitude/latitude coordinates.

If ANY portion of structure touches Zone A, AE, or Floodway then a PERMIT is required (even for repairs or demolition.) GO TO STEP 2.

However, if no portion of the structure touches Zone A, AE, or Floodway then a permit is not required. However, consider higher standards by consulting floodplain design professionals to better protect your property from flood damage.

Step 2 – Obtain a completed Elevation Certificate (FEMA Form FF-206-FY-22-152, 2023 edition) from a licensed professional surveyor.  GO TO STEP 3.

Step 3 – Submit completed Floodplain Development Permit Application with completed Elevation Certificate to floodplain@kerrcountytx.gov. 

There is no cost for disaster-related floodplain permit applications due to relief provided by the unanimous vote of the Kerr County Commissioners’ Court.