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Summary: Cost to Subdivide Your Land<\/h2>\n

Local fees will cost between $500 and $1,500<\/strong> to split a property into two. It will cost $2,000 to $10,000<\/strong> for more than two lots. In addition, a surveyor will charge between $500 and $2000<\/strong> for a mid-size property to be surveyed and platted. <\/p>\n

In This Article<\/h4>\n
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  1. How to Subdivide Land<\/li>\n
  2. Video: The Subdivision Process in 5 Minutes<\/li>\n
  3. How Long Does Subdivision Take?<\/li>\n
  4. Cost of Subdividing <\/li>\n
  5. Subdivision Tips<\/li>\n
  6. Free Subdivision Estimates<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Most homeowners decide to subdivide their property for one of two reasons: to sell part of it off for profit or to divide the property among family members. Real estate investors frequently subdivide properties to increase the value of the land.<\/p>\n

    There\u2019s no universal process for subdividing a property. The rules and laws vary from one state, city, town or district to the next, and it\u2019s up to local officials to approve the request. Generally, the decision is based on factors such as the location of the property, local zoning laws, the size and shape of the property, the location of any homes or buildings on the property and access to services such as water and sewer. <\/p>\n

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    How to Subdivide Land<\/h4>\n
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    1. The first step is to call your local planning<\/strong>, zoning and\/or development office to get specifics on how the subdivision process works in your area and check for restrictions. Some cities, towns or districts post this information on their websites, so you can try that first. This step should give you an idea of whether your property qualifies for subdivision.<\/li>\n
    2. Talk to a town planner<\/strong>, property lawyer or subdivision specialist before you move forward. Restrictions and costs have increased tremendously over the years so it’s very important to throughly research your options before committing to a subdividing.<\/li>\n
    3. Next, you\u2019ll need to hire a surveying and\/or engineering firm<\/strong> to survey the property and draw up a plat. A plat is a map of the surveyed land that identifies property boundaries, access rights-of-way, flood zones, easements and the like. A surveying firm will also be able to provide feedback on whether your property is eligible for subdivision; however, even if there are issues, you can still move forward with the process. <\/li>\n
    4. Now it\u2019s time to submit your application<\/strong> and wait for a response. In most cases, the application must be submitted with a plat map, certificate of title and an application fee (but check with local officials first to be sure). Check out this sample subdivision application for the City of Orlando. <\/li>\n
    5. You will get a response from the council<\/strong>. In some areas, the planning board or a similar council will decide whether to approve the subdivision during a routine meeting. In other areas, the issue must go to a public hearing.<\/li>\n
    6. Engineering design and installing new services and accesses<\/strong> can begin. Your surveying company will also place the new boundary pegs.<\/li>\n
    7. You can request certification<\/strong> after approval from the planning board. This certifies that all conditions have been met. <\/li>\n
    8. Your property is subvidided<\/strong> and you should obtain new titles.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Note:<\/strong> Even if your property does not qualify for subdivision, you might be able to get approval by filing a planning or zoning variance or waiver. Most planning and\/or development offices make exceptions where reasonable. Talk to local officials or your surveyor to inquire about the process for granting exceptions. <\/p>\n

      Video: How To Subdivide Property<\/h4>\n

      Here is a video on what to expect during the subdivision process.<\/p>\n

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