Land Use & Zoning
A Maine property owner who wants to divide one parcel into two parcels and sell one must comply with:
AOnly state transfer tax requirements
BLocal subdivision regulations and potentially state Site Law requirements✓ Correct
COnly federal environmental laws
DMaine Housing Authority standards
Explanation
Any division of land in Maine is a subdivision subject to local ordinance review. If the subdivision creates 5 or more lots under 20 acres, the Maine Site Location of Development Act may also apply.
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Key Terms to Know
Transfer Tax
A tax imposed by state or local governments when real property ownership is transferred, typically based on the sale price.
ZoningLocal government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
VarianceOfficial permission to use land in a way that does not conform to the applicable zoning ordinance, granted by a zoning board when strict enforcement would cause undue hardship.
Listing AgreementA contract between a property owner and a real estate broker that authorizes the broker to market and sell the property.
State-Specific Concepts
Transfer Tax
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