When I click the Pay Fees section, why am I unable to choose or input an amount to pay?
Your application must be verified by a staff member before the correct fee is applied to your account. Staff will review your application [...]
Permit Application Form
Use this form if you need to submit an application for a: New permit application New well emergency application Application for previously submitted [...]
New Well Registration Application
All wells must be registered prior to drilling. To submit an application, visit hgportal.subsidence.org and create an account. Once you've created an account, [...]
How will this affect my current application?
If you've already started your renewal application, you do not need to submit your application again through the new permitting portal. However, if you would like to view the status of your application and next steps, create an account using the email address associated with your application.
Will mail-in forms and in-person applications still be accepted?
Mailed applications or applications submitted in-person will still be accepted.
What forms are available in the Portal?
All current HGSD forms will be transitioned to the Portal on May 17. While the forms look different, no new information is required. Step-by-step user guides will be provided before launch to navigate the forms.
When should I use the Portal?
After May 17, 2021, all online applications will need to be submitted through the Portal.
How do I access the Portal?
All current and new permit holders will be able to create an account on May 17, 2021. Current permit holders will need to use the email address associated with their well number to create an account.
Why is the Subsidence District switching systems?
The Subsidence District is switching to a new system that will make applying for and renewing a new permit seamless. With all forms consolidated in one place, permit holders can submit forms, make payments online and check the status of applications. The permit process itself will not change.
Borehole Extensometers
In a simplified sense, borehole extensometers are used to measure vertical displacements in the ground. More specifically, they are deeply anchored wells that are used to measure compaction of the interval between the bottom of the extensometer and land-surface.