The Parcel Split Form, printed as Parcel Split Request, is the form the Pinellas County Property Appraiser uses when an owner asks to divide one parcel into two or more on the tax roll. It is one of the Pinellas County property tax forms, and it asks about Building/Zoning approval, structures on the parcel, homestead exemption and unpaid taxes before the owner signs. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the official PDF is published by the Property Appraiser at pcpao.gov.
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What is Parcel Split Form – Pinellas County, FL?
The Parcel Split Form, titled Parcel Split Request on the PDF, is the Pinellas County Property Appraiser form on which a property owner asks the office to split a parcel, so that the pieces appear as separate parcels on the tax roll.
The form opens with four questions the owner must read and answer before signing: whether the Building/Zoning Department has approved the action, how many building structures or units are on the parcel, whether the parcel has a homestead exemption, and whether all property taxes have been paid. It then asks for the parcel number, property address and reason for the request.
The form warns of real consequences. If the parcel has a homestead exemption, the exemption stays only on the parcel that includes the homestead residence, and the new parcel does not receive the homestead "Save-Our-Homes" benefit or the non-homestead "cap" as of January 1st of the following year; its taxes are based on full market value. Under Section 197.192, Florida Statutes, land shall not be divided until all taxes have been paid.
The form also states what a split request is not. Reconfiguring parcels on the tax roll does not alter zoning or parcel conformity requirements and creates no entitlements to current or future property use. Meeting the listed conditions does not imply approval of the split.
Who needs to file Parcel Split Form – Pinellas County, FL?
The current owners of record of a parcel in Pinellas County who want it split on the tax roll use this form. If an agent acts for the owner, the agent must hold a power of attorney: the form says current owners of record, or an agent with a power of attorney, must sign. A second signature block is provided for an additional owner.
Check these conditions before you start:
- Homestead parcels: the exemption remains only on the parcel that includes the homestead residence, and the new parcel loses the Save-Our-Homes benefit or non-homestead cap as of January 1st of the following year.
- Unpaid taxes: the form cites Section 197.192, Florida Statutes, and says land shall not be divided until all taxes have been paid.
- Zoning: if the result will not meet current parcel requirements, the Property Appraiser may not fulfill the request, and it may forward your request to the Building/Zoning Department if you have no approval.
The form is not a zoning or land-use approval and does not create any entitlement to use the property.
When to file Parcel Split Form – Pinellas County, FL
Submit the form when you, as owner, want a parcel divided on the Pinellas County tax roll and you have the required approval and paperwork ready. The form prints no filing deadline of its own.
Timing matters because of taxes. Land may not be divided until all taxes have been paid, and the form tells owners to contact the Pinellas County Tax Collector's office at (727) 464-7777 or www.pinellastaxcollector.gov to pay taxes if the request concerns the current tax year and is made before Nov 1. The homestead and Save-Our-Homes consequences take effect as of January 1st of the following year.
The form prints no processing time. It says the information you provide will be subject to review and that the Property Appraiser may investigate and inspect the premises to confirm the parcel's status.
Documents you need
- Approval from the Building/Zoning Department: attach it if you answered Yes to question 1; if you answered No, the Property Appraiser may forward your request to that department.
- Legal description and/or surveys for each parcel as it would appear after the split: the owner must submit them with the request.
- A separate sheet listing the addresses, only if more than one address is assigned to the parcel.
- Power of attorney: needed only if an agent, not the owner of record, signs the request.
How to fill out Parcel Split Form – Pinellas County, FL
Read the form before signing
Read the whole request first. The four questions at the top affect your parcel's homestead status and whether the request can move forward.
Answer the Building/Zoning question
Question 1: check Yes and attach the approval if you obtained it from the Building/Zoning Department, or check No. If you check No, the office may forward your request to that department.
Count the structures on the parcel
Question 2: check None or 1 or More for the building structures or units on the parcel.
State the homestead status
Question 3: check No or Yes. Yes carries the warning that tax status may be affected, so read the homestead and Save-Our-Homes explanation printed beneath it.
Confirm taxes are paid
Question 4: check Yes or No for whether all property taxes have been paid. If not, contact the Pinellas County Tax Collector at (727) 464-7777 before relying on the request.
Complete the property table
Enter the parcel number, the property address and the reason for the request. List multiple assigned addresses on a separate sheet.
Prepare the legal description or survey
Gather the legal description and/or surveys for each parcel as it would appear after the split; the owner must submit them with the form.
Sign, date and add owner details
The current owner of record (or an agent with a power of attorney) signs under Owner Signature, then enters the date, printed name/title and phone. An additional owner completes the Add'l Owner Signature block. Email is optional because it becomes public record.
Review and download the PDF
Check the answers, signatures and attachments, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and send it through the channels described under How to submit.
How to submit Parcel Split Form – Pinellas County, FL
The Property Appraiser accepts the completed form by USPS mail or by email.
- By USPS mail: send the signed form to the PO Box address printed on the form.
- By email: scan the completed form and send it to [email protected].
Include the legal description and/or surveys for each parcel as it would appear after the split, and attach the Building/Zoning approval if you answered Yes to question 1. If more than one address is assigned to the parcel, list them on a separate sheet.
Email addresses are public record under Florida law. If you do not want yours released in response to a public records request, leave the email lines blank or do not send email to the office; contact it by phone or in writing instead (Section 119.01, Florida Statutes).
To pay outstanding taxes before the split, contact the Pinellas County Tax Collector at (727) 464-7777 or www.pinellastaxcollector.gov. The form names no fee. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Answering Yes to the Building/Zoning question without attaching the approval the form asks for.
- Sending the request without a legal description and/or survey for each parcel as it would appear after the split.
- Requesting a split while property taxes are unpaid; the form cites Section 197.192, Florida Statutes: land shall not be divided until all taxes have been paid.
- Expecting the Save-Our-Homes benefit or non-homestead cap to carry over to the new parcel; it does not as of January 1st of the following year.
- Treating the request as a zoning approval; reconfiguring parcels on the tax roll does not alter zoning or parcel conformity requirements.
- Having someone other than a current owner of record sign without a power of attorney.
- Listing several assigned addresses in the property table instead of on a separate sheet.
- Typing a personal email address when you do not want it released: email addresses on the form are public record under Florida law.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Parcel Split Form in Pinellas County?
It is the Pinellas County Property Appraiser's Parcel Split Request, the form an owner signs to ask that a parcel be split on the tax roll. It asks about Building/Zoning approval, structures, homestead and paid taxes, plus the parcel number, address and reason.
Is the parcel split form part of Pinellas County property tax?
It is a Property Appraiser form that reconfigures parcels on the tax roll. It affects taxes: a homestead exemption stays only on the homestead parcel, and the form says land shall not be divided until all taxes have been paid under Section 197.192, Florida Statutes.
What happens to my homestead exemption if I split my parcel?
The exemption remains only on the parcel that includes the homestead residence. The new parcel does not receive the Save-Our-Homes benefit or non-homestead cap as of January 1st of the following year, and its taxes are based on full market value.
Do I have to pay property taxes before splitting a parcel?
Yes. The form quotes Section 197.192, Florida Statutes: land shall not be divided until all taxes have been paid. For payment, it directs you to the Pinellas County Tax Collector at (727) 464-7777 or www.pinellastaxcollector.gov.
Where do I send the Parcel Split Request?
Mail it by USPS to the PO Box address printed on the form, or scan it and email it to [email protected]. Attach the legal description and/or surveys for each parcel as it would appear after the split.
Who can sign the parcel split request?
The current owners of record, or an agent with a power of attorney. The form has a signature block for the owner and another for an additional owner, each with date, printed name/title and phone.
Does submitting the form guarantee the split is approved?
No. The form says meeting its conditions does not imply approval. The request is subject to review, the office may investigate and inspect the premises, and it may not fulfill a request that will not meet current parcel requirements.
Can I fill out the Parcel Split Form online on FillingPDF?
Yes, you can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not send the form to the Property Appraiser; you submit it by USPS mail or email.
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