Michigan Land Division Act Updates
Michigan Land Division Act Amended
On December 23, 2025, Michigan’s legislature enacted Public Act 58 of 2025, amending the Michigan Land Division Act (LDA). The amendment changes the number of parcel splits permitted before a formal subdivision plat is required.
Overview of the Amendment
The Land Division Act establishes requirements for dividing parcels of land and determines when subdivision platting is required. Prior to this amendment, a parent parcel could generally be divided up to four times within the first 10 acres before triggering the platting process.
Public Act 58 revises this allowance as follows:
- Up to 10 splits of the first 10 acres are permitted without requiring platting.
- Local municipalities or counties may adopt ordinances that allow for a greater number of splits.
Implementation Timeline
The amendment will be implemented in phases beginning in spring 2026:
- Year 1 following enactment: Up to four splits of the first 10 acres are permitted without platting, unless a local ordinance authorizes a higher number.
- After Year 1: The provision allowing up to 10 splits within the first 10 acres applies statewide, subject to any more permissive local ordinances.
Background on the Land Division Act
The Land Division Act regulates how land may be legally divided and when subdivision platting is required. Platting involves a formal surveying and approval process that results in a recorded subdivision map. The amended provisions adjust the threshold at which platting is required.
PEA Group will continue to track legislative changes related to land use and development regulations.