Where can I find available subsidence incident information for a specific area?
You can find this information in the Subsidence Incident Reports located on this website. Click the Excel Spreadsheet link. The data is arranged by county. Find your county and search under the column that is titled “address”. It is here that you will have the best chance of finding the street locations. There are over 2000 reported incidents in the database. • I am buying a new home and I want to know if there is a sinkhole disclosure law? back to top Most real estate seller’s disclosure forms used in Florida today include a sinkhole disclosure statement. Sometimes it is overlooked. If it is in question, be sure to ask. • Is a new construction site tested for sinkholes? back to top In most cases, no. It is generally not required by building codes, and most building contractors do not provide testing on private home sites because of the additional expense. In some cases public building construction sites in sinkhole areas may be tested and reinforced as needed for safety and liability
