How do I find out what flood zone my property is in? Do I need flood insurance?

Millburn Township is a participating community in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and the Engineering Department has the Flood Insurance Rate Maps published by FEMA.  The flood zones are delineated on the maps and are available for inspection at Town Hall or online at https://msc.fema.gov. The Township Engineering Department can tell you what zone you are in. Flood insurance may be required by the lending company if your property is located in a flood zone; however the Township is not involved in that decision.  

The Township does not provide flood elevation certificates. That is a service that may only be performed by a New Jersey Professional Land Surveyor.

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1. Do I need a permit to replace the curb/sidewalk/driveway apron/gutter in front of my house?
2. The roots from a Township tree have lifted the sidewalk in front of my house. Will the Township replace the sidewalk?
3. Where am I permitted to discharge sump pump drainage?
4. I am planning an addition/alteration project at my house. Does the work require a permit from the Engineering Department?
5. I want to re-grade my property and construct a retaining wall in order to create a level lawn area. What permits are required and what type of plans must be submitted?
6. I have been told there may be an easement on my property. How do I find out what the easement is for and how does that impact my property?
7. How do I find out what flood zone my property is in? Do I need flood insurance?
8. Can I get a copy of my survey?
9. What will the Township do if I believe that my neighbor has infringed on my property? For example, if they removed vegetation, or disturbed my fence?
10. Do I need a permit to repave my driveway?
11. What can I do if I have water coming onto my property from a neighbor's property?
12. The property next to my property is under construction and mud from their site has flowed into my yard. Who do I call to clean it up?
13. The inlet in the street is blocked and water floods the roadway during heavy rain storms. Who cleans out the inlet?
14. The utility company was working on my street and the pavement has not been repaired. Will the roadway be repaved?