Fla. Admin. Code R. 18-1.005 (2026)

(1) For each project or parcel of property, the Division shall provide for use by the appraisers, at acquiring agency’s cost if an acquiring agency is involved in the acquisition, either a certified survey or appraisal map.

(2) Prior to closing, a certified survey must be obtained, at the acquiring agency’s cost if an acquiring agency is participating in the acquisition unless the following criteria have been met:

(a) The parcel is surrounded by state-owned land or surrounded by land the state intends to acquire;

(b) The parcel is located within a subdivision or in a section in which the controlling land corners have been recently surveyed and the survey drawing is acceptable for computing acreage;

(c) The parcel is in its unimproved condition;

(d) Although the parcel lines were not surveyed, it appears that the boundaries of the parcel do not adjoin fences or improvements other than those managed by the state;

(e) The parcel was visually inspected; and,

(f) The managing agency concurs that the parcel does not need to be surveyed.

Rulemaking Authority 253.03, 253.025, 259.041 FS. Law Implemented 253.025, 259.041 FS. History–New 6-16-86, Amended 10-30-91, 4-14-08, 3-2-16.

Effective: 3/2/2016.