The Request for Real Property Split/Combine is the form the Manatee County Property Appraiser uses when an owner or the owner's agent asks to split one parcel or combine several on the tax roll. It is one of the Manatee County property tax forms, and it carries conditions: earlier and current taxes must be paid in full, and a split of homestead property affects the Save Our Homes cap. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF. The agency publishes the original PDF at manateepao.gov.
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What is REQUEST FOR REAL PROPERTY SPLIT/COMBINE – Manatee County, FL?
The REQUEST FOR REAL PROPERTY SPLIT/COMBINE is the Manatee County Property Appraiser form on which an owner, or the owner's legal agent, asks the office to split a parcel into more than one parcel or to combine several parcels into one.
The form has you mark COMBINE or SPLIT, list the parcels, say whether each is vacant or improved, and give a needed-by date. It then sets out five statements you agree to by signing. Among them: you checked with the Manatee County Planning Department or another jurisdictional agency about adverse effects, the action does not erase liens or encumbrances, and the office works on a non-priority, first come-first served basis.
A second block explains what a split does to a property with a homestead exemption. Splitting removes the Save Our Homes cap from the new parcel, which is then assessed at market value, usually raising its taxable value and taxes. A later recombination is made at current market value, and the cap starts over the year after the recombination.
The form states that the office's determinations are for maintaining the tax roll only. They are not legal determinations of title or boundaries, and the form recommends consulting attorneys, title specialists and surveying professionals when conflicts arise.
Who needs to file REQUEST FOR REAL PROPERTY SPLIT/COMBINE – Manatee County, FL?
The owner of record of real property in Manatee County who wants a parcel split or several parcels combined on the tax roll uses this form. A legal agent for the owner of record may also make the request, and the form has separate signature and print lines for an owner and an agent. An agent must provide written proof of agency, and either one may be asked for recorded proof of ownership or agency.
Owners of homestead property should read the Save Our Homes block before signing. The form says a split removes the cap from the new parcel and that homestead exemption and the cap apply only to property where the owner lives as a permanent residence. The form also names an alternative: you may choose not to split and instead let the split happen when the deed is recorded after a sale.
The form cannot be accepted until all previous and current taxes are paid in full. All special assessments must be paid in full before a parcel can be split.
The form is not a legal determination of title or boundaries.
When to file REQUEST FOR REAL PROPERTY SPLIT/COMBINE – Manatee County, FL
Submit the form when you want a parcel split or combined, once all previous and current taxes are paid in full. The form says an application cannot be accepted before that, and special assessments must also be paid in full before a parcel can be split.
The form asks for a NEEDED BY DATE, with a minimum of 90 working days from the date of request. The office completes requests on a non-priority basis, first come-first served, so plan the date around that minimum.
If you own homestead property and want to avoid the loss of the Save Our Homes cap on a new parcel, the form notes that you may choose not to split and let the split occur when the deed is recorded after the sale. The form prints no other due date or validity period.
Documents you need
- A copy of the receipt showing that current and previous taxes were paid in full; the form requires it before a split or combine request can be accepted.
- Written proof of agency, only if an agent signs for the owner of record.
- Recorded proof of ownership or agency, only if the Property Appraiser's office asks for it.
How to fill out REQUEST FOR REAL PROPERTY SPLIT/COMBINE – Manatee County, FL
Mark Combine or Split
Under ACTION REQUESTED, check COMBINE or SPLIT, whichever you want done.
List the parcels
Write each parcel number on the THE FOLLOWING PARCEL(S) line. Add anything the office should know under Special Comments or Instructions.
Confirm taxes are paid
All previous and current taxes must be paid in full, and special assessments before a split. Prepare a copy of the receipt to attach.
Say whether parcels are vacant
Fill in Is parcel vacant? or improved?. If improved, identify the location of the buildings by parcel and address, and use Other for additional details.
Enter the needed-by date
Write the date you need the work done under NEEDED BY DATE. The minimum is 90 working days from the date of request.
Read the five agreements
Review items 1 to 5 before signing. They cover checking with the Planning Department or other jurisdictional agency, liens, non-priority handling, ownership or agency, and errors in surveys.
Sign, date and print names
The owner signs and dates on the owner line and prints the name. An agent signs and prints on the agent lines instead or as well.
Add mailing address and contacts
Enter the mailing address, home and work phone numbers and email so the office can reach you.
Sign the Save Our Homes statement
In the block on the Save Our Homes cap, the owner or agent signs and dates to say the effect of splitting was read and understood.
Review and download the completed PDF
Leave Order taken by and Completed by for the office. Check every entry, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and assemble the package described under How to submit.
How to submit REQUEST FOR REAL PROPERTY SPLIT/COMBINE – Manatee County, FL
The form prints no mailing address, portal or appointment rule, so deliver the signed request to the Manatee County Property Appraiser's office. Contact the office to confirm how it accepts requests.
What the package must contain, according to the form:
- The completed request, signed and dated by the owner or the agent, including the signature under the Save Our Homes statement.
- A copy of the receipt showing that current and previous taxes were paid in full.
- Written proof of agency, if an agent signs.
- Recorded proof of ownership or agency, if the office asks for it.
The form lists the owner's or agent's mailing address, phone numbers and email so the office can reach you. The lines for Order taken by and Completed by are for the office. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the agency's channels.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting the request before all previous and current taxes are paid in full; the form says it cannot be accepted until they are.
- Requesting a split while special assessments remain unpaid; the form requires them paid in full before a parcel can be split.
- Leaving out the receipt that shows current and previous taxes were paid in full.
- Entering a needed-by date earlier than 90 working days from the date of request.
- Signing as an agent without written proof of agency.
- Splitting homestead property without reading the Save Our Homes statement; the new parcel loses the cap and is assessed at market value.
- Marking both COMBINE and SPLIT instead of the one action you want.
- Treating the result as a legal determination of title or boundaries; the form says the office's determinations are for the tax roll only.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Manatee County real property split/combine request?
It is the Manatee County Property Appraiser form for asking to split a parcel or combine several on the tax roll. You mark COMBINE or SPLIT, list the parcels, state whether they are vacant or improved, and sign as owner or agent.
Do I have to pay taxes before I request a split or combine?
Yes. The form says all previous and current taxes must be paid in full before an application can be accepted, and all special assessments before a parcel can be split. Attach a copy of the receipt showing current and previous taxes were paid.
How long does a parcel split or combine take?
The form asks for a needed-by date at least 90 working days after the request. The office works on a non-priority, first come-first served basis, so the form promises no faster completion.
What happens to Save Our Homes if I split my homestead property?
The new split parcel loses the Save Our Homes cap and is assessed at market value, which usually raises its taxable value and taxes. If you recombine later, it combines at current market value and the cap starts over the following year.
Can I avoid splitting my homestead parcel before a sale?
Yes. The form says an owner may choose not to split the property and instead let the split occur when the deed is recorded after the sale. The form describes this as an alternative to requesting the split.
Can an agent sign the split/combine request for me?
Yes, a legal agent for the owner of record may make the request, but written proof of agency is required. The office may also ask for recorded proof of ownership or agency. The form has separate owner and agent signature lines.
Can I fill out the Manatee County split/combine form online?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is independent of the agency and does not submit the form; the signed request goes to the Manatee County Property Appraiser.
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