Lot Split

A lot split is the division of a single legally described parcel of land into two or more separate, independently recorded parcels. In the context of contemporary housing policy, lot splitting typically refers to dividing single-family residential parcels in established neighborhoods — a form of urban infill that adds developable land without expanding infrastructure to new areas. Unlike building an accessory dwelling unit, a lot split creates fully independent parcels that can each be sold, financed, or developed separately.