Split or combine a parcel in Elk Township
Every step, the attachments you'll need, and a tracker so you can check your application's status without picking up the phone.
Steps to divide a parcel
Michigan's Land Division Act (MCL 560.101 et seq.) governs every parcel split. The township must approve or disapprove a complete application within 45 days of filing. MCL 560.109(1)
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Confirm you have division rights remaining
Parcels are generally allowed 4 divisions per the first 10 acres, plus more for larger tracts — but prior divisions from the same parent parcel count against that total. Contact the assessor to confirm how many divisions remain on your parent parcel.
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Prepare your legal descriptions
Have a surveyor or title company prepare accurate legal descriptions for the parent parcel and each proposed new parcel, along with a scaled drawing showing the proposed boundaries.
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Get your tax payment certification
The county treasurer must certify that property taxes and special assessments for the preceding 5 years have been paid. This certification is built into the Elk Township land division form.
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Complete the Elk Township application
Fill out the Request for Parcel Division / Boundary Line Adjustment (with County Certificate), plus the state Land Division form (3278).
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Assemble your attachments & submit
See the checklist below. Submit the completed application, attachments, and any applicable fee to the assessor.
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Township review (up to 45 days)
The assessor reviews the application for completeness and compliance with the Land Division Act and any local ordinance, then approves or disapproves in writing, with reasons given if disapproved.
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Record the new parcels
Once approved, record the new legal descriptions and include the required division-rights statement on any deed for unplatted land, per MCL 560.109(3).
Attachments checklist
- Completed Elk Township land division application (Request for Parcel Division / Boundary Line Adjustment with County Certificate)
- Completed state Land Division form (3278)
- Tax Payment Certification from the county treasurer (proof of 5 years paid)
- Legal description of the parent parcel
- Legal description of each proposed new parcel
- Scaled drawing or survey showing proposed boundaries
- Copy of the current deed or proof of ownership
- Statement of unallocated divisions remaining on the parent parcel
- Application fee (contact the assessor for the current fee schedule)
Steps to combine parcels
Combining two or more parcels into one follows the same review process, using a combination-specific application.
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Confirm the parcels are eligible to combine
Parcels being combined typically must be contiguous and under common ownership. Confirm with the assessor before applying.
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Gather legal descriptions for every parcel
You'll need the current legal description for each parcel being combined, plus the resulting combined description.
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Get your tax payment certification
As with a division, the county treasurer certifies that taxes and special assessments are current on all parcels involved.
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Complete the Elk Township combination application
Fill out the Request to Combine Parcels (with County Certificate) and submit with your attachments.
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Township review & recording
Once approved, the assessor updates the parcel records and the new combined description is used going forward.
Check your application's status
Enter the parcel number from your land division or combination application to see where it stands.
Format: 04-XXX-XXX-XX — the parcel number listed on your application. The "04" is filled in for you; just type the rest.
How this works
Status is pulled from a Google Sheet the assessor's office updates as applications move through review. If your status looks out of date, contact the assessor — Google Sheets can take a few minutes to sync after an edit.