Flood certificates | Maitland City Council

Know your flood risk

Flood information certificates provide information about whether a property is known to be flood-affected. This helps with planning, building and property decisions. Councils disclose this information as part of planning certificates, in line with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
You may need one when buying, developing, or building on land in Maitland.

Our flood maps

Our flood maps identify areas that are known to flood based on available flood studies, helping you understand potential hazards and make informed choices to protect your home & family. Flood can happen outside of mapped flood zones, especially during extreme weather events.

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Certificate types

General flood information certificate

The certificate outlines:

If the property is within a flood-prone area
The type and extent of flood risk
Relevant planning controls or development restrictions

This information is based on the latest flood studies and mapping data held by Council.

Fees

General flood certificate

$190

Flood information certificate

for Complying Development Certificate (CDC)

The certificate outlines:

If the property is within a flood-prone area
The type and extent of flood risk
Specific flood information required to undertake a CDC in flood prone land in accordance with the State Environment Planning Policy (Exempt & Complying Development Code).

This information is based on the latest flood studies and mapping data held by Council.

Fees

Flood information certificate

$335

Step 1
Login or sign up to MyCouncil.

Step 2
Have the property details ready, such as the street address and Lot/DP number.

Step 3
Complete the online application form using the link below (allow about 2 minutes). Our Customer Experience Team will then contact you regarding payment.

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If you prefer not to apply online, you can contact our Customer Service Team and request a certificate.

Call us on (02) 4934 9700
Available Monday–Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm

Payment will be arranged over the phone. You’ll need the property address or Lot/DP number ready.

Frequently asked questions

No. Each certificate is specific to an individual property. You’ll need to submit a separate application for each.
Often, yes. Many DAs require flood impact information. Check with Council or your planning consultant before applying.
Our flood maps identify areas known to flood based on available flood studies. However, flooding can also occur in urban areas and overland flow paths when local drainage systems are unable to manage rainfall. While this type of local catchment flooding is often less severe than riverine flooding, it may occur more frequently and cause significant disruption.
Please note: data on local catchment flooding may be limited and often overshadowed by the higher flood levels associated with riverine events.
We can only supply flood information in writing and will not give verbal flood information about a property. Our flood maps can also assist identify areas prone to flooding.
The term "1 in 100 year flood event" does not mean a flood will occur once every 100 years. Rather, it refers to a flood level that has a 1% chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year, based on historical records and flood modelling.
Being identified as flood prone does not automatically mean your insurance premium will increase. Insurance companies assess risk using a range of data sources, including their own flood risk models and definitions of flooding, which may differ from those used by Council.
For more information, visit Insurance Council of Australia.