Coral Springs, FL Environmental Rules: Flood Zones (2026)

Coral Springs participates in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program and the Community Rating System (CRS), which provides flood insurance premium discounts to policyholders. The City Building Department provides Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) information for individual properties. Much of Coral Springs falls within FEMA-designated flood zones, common throughout South Florida's low-lying topography. New construction and substantial improvements in Special Flood Hazard Areas must be elevated to or above the base flood elevation (BFE) as shown on the FIRM maps. The Florida Building Code Section 1612 and the local floodplain management ordinance require flood-resistant construction techniques. Elevation certificates are required for new buildings and substantial improvements in flood zones. The Coral Springs Improvement District (CSID) manages the city's surface water management system under SFWMD Permit No. 06-00119-S, controlling canal levels and drainage throughout the approximately 2,391-acre East Basin. All development must account for stormwater impacts and not adversely affect the CSID drainage system. Flood insurance is mandatory for properties with federally-backed mortgages in Special Flood Hazard Areas.