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I got 5 acres w 2 houses, can I split the lot/houses in FL?

I bought a home on 5 acres, and later built a better house on the lot. Now I am selling but no one wants to buy land with 2 houses - price too high! So I am thinking that dividing the lot in half so each house can be sold seperately. But I do not know how to do that! Advice?
Asked By Michele Davis | Venice, FL | 76 views | Tips Advice | 1 month ago
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Julianne Clark | Your Lowcountry Compass

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Yes you can -- as long as you are allowed to. You will need to verify minimum lot sizes and setbacks through your local zoning board. I am not sure how long it may take in Florida for a subdivision to be completed -- in my area, it takes awhile. A survey is first. Are both properties completely separate? Not sharing any utility connections? Are you marketing the property as live in on and rent the other and cover your costs? You may need to focus your marketing to a wider range of people and maybe homesteading sites. Family compounds are more and more popular. Good luck!
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Iva Pearce

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Hi Michele, you can start by calling your county Building and Development Department. Make sure you have handy your property ID number ( you can find this in the Deed). Most likely, depending on the zoning and any special building requirements your property is located in, the department will be able to give you the steps to move forward with separating the land. It will require new survey for the entire lot and then each home. I hope this helps. Iva Pearce

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Check with the Sarasota County Property Appraiser to see if you can divide the parcel.

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