ALTA Survey Table A Items: Complete 2026 Guide
Quick Answer
ALTA Survey Table A items are optional add-ons to an ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey. The 2026 standards include 20 Table A items covering things like flood zone classification, utilities, wetlands, zoning information, and topographic data. Lenders and title companies specify which Table A items they require for each transaction. Each item adds to the survey cost.
If you are involved in a commercial real estate transaction in Florida, your lender or title company will likely require an ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey. The ALTA survey follows standardized minimum requirements, but it also offers a menu of optional additions called "Table A" items. Understanding these items helps you control costs and ensure you get the survey coverage you need. Before ordering your ALTA survey, review our ALTA survey requirements checklist to make sure you have all necessary documents ready.
What Are Table A Items?
Table A is a list of optional survey items that go beyond the minimum requirements of the ALTA/NSPS standards. They were created because different transactions have different needs — a warehouse purchase may need underground utility information, while a vacant land transaction may need wetland delineation.
The party requesting the survey (usually the lender or title company) selects which Table A items they want included. The surveyor then provides a quote that includes the base ALTA survey plus the selected Table A items.
Complete Table A Item List (2026 Standards)
The 2026 ALTA/NSPS standards (effective February 23, 2026) include 20 Table A items:
| Item | Description | Cost Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monuments placed at all boundary corners | Low |
| 2 | Address of the property | Minimal |
| 3 | Flood zone classification per FEMA FIRM | Low |
| 4 | Gross land area (total acreage) | Minimal |
| 5 | Vertical datum and elevations | Moderate |
| 6(a) | Zoning classification and setback requirements | Moderate |
| 6(b) | Zoning compliance analysis | High |
| 7(a) | Exterior dimensions of buildings | Low-Moderate |
| 7(b)(1) | Gross floor area of buildings | Moderate |
| 7(c) | Building height above grade | Low |
| 8 | Substantial observed features within 5 feet of boundaries | Low |
| 9 | Number of on-site parking spaces | Low |
| 10 | Drainage patterns and features | Moderate |
| 11(a) | Utilities observed on-site | Low |
| 11(b) | Underground utilities from records | Moderate-High |
| 12 | Wetlands per National Wetland Inventory | Low-Moderate |
| 13 | Names of adjoining owners from tax records | Low |
| 14 | Plottable recorded documents from title commitment | Moderate |
| 17 | Locate improvements on abutting properties within 5 feet | Low-Moderate |
| 19 | Professional liability insurance certification | Minimal |
Most Commonly Requested Items
For Florida commercial transactions, the most frequently requested Table A items are:
- Items 1, 2, 3, 4: Nearly always requested — these are basic property identification items
- Item 5 (elevations): Essential for properties in or near flood zones — most of coastal Florida
- Item 6(a) (zoning): Commonly requested by lenders to verify allowed use
- Item 11(a) (utilities): Standard for developed properties
- Item 13 (adjoining owners): Helpful for due diligence
- Item 19 (insurance): Increasingly required by title underwriters
How Table A Items Affect Cost
A base ALTA survey without Table A items typically costs $2,500 to $4,000. Each Table A item adds to the cost based on the additional research, field work, or analysis required:
- Minimal impact items (Items 1-4, 8, 9, 13, 19): Add $100-$300 total
- Moderate impact items (Items 5, 6a, 7a, 10, 14): Add $200-$800 each
- High impact items (Items 6b, 11b): Add $500-$2,000+ each
A typical Florida commercial ALTA survey with commonly requested Table A items costs $3,000 to $6,000. Complex properties with extensive Table A requirements can exceed $10,000.
For a detailed cost breakdown, see our ALTA Survey Cost Guide or our ALTA survey overview.
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What are ALTA Survey Table A items?
Table A items are optional additions to an ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey. The 2026 standards include 20 items covering monuments, flood zones, zoning, utilities, wetlands, building dimensions, and other property details. The lender or title company specifies which items are required for each transaction, and each item adds to the survey cost.
Who decides which Table A items are needed?
The party requesting the survey — typically the lender, title company, or buyer — selects which Table A items they want included. Lenders often have standard lists of required items. Title underwriters may require specific items based on the property type and transaction. The surveyor can advise on which items are relevant, but the selection is made by the client.
How much do Table A items add to an ALTA survey cost?
Table A items collectively add $300 to $3,000+ to the base ALTA survey cost. Basic items (monuments, address, flood zone, acreage) add $100-$300 total. Moderate items (elevations, zoning, exterior dimensions) add $200-$800 each. High-impact items (zoning compliance, underground utilities) add $500-$2,000+ each. A typical commercial ALTA with common Table A items costs $3,000 to $6,000.
Are Table A items required for every ALTA survey?
No, Table A items are optional. The base ALTA/NSPS survey has its own minimum standards that are always included. Table A items are add-ons requested by the client. However, most commercial transactions require at least some Table A items — it is rare for a lender to order an ALTA survey without any Table A selections.
What changed in the 2026 ALTA/NSPS standards?
The 2026 standards (effective February 23, 2026) replaced the 2021 version. Key updates include revised item numbering, clarified requirements for several Table A items, updated technology references, and modified certification language. Surveys ordered after February 23, 2026 should comply with the new standards. Your surveyor should be familiar with the differences.