Environmental
California requires sellers of residential property to disclose whether the property is located in a Special Flood Hazard Area. This information is found on:
AA CLUE report
BFEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs)✓ Correct
CThe California Coastal Commission's records
DThe county assessor's database
Explanation
FEMA's Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) identify Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs) — areas with a 1% annual chance of flooding (100-year floodplain). Sellers must disclose if the property lies within an SFHA.
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