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Splitting Off a Homesite in Coryell County Can Trigger a Plat

Coryell County Home & Property

A family split can look simple on paper: cut a few acres from a ranch, record a deed, move on. Coryell County's 2021 subdivision rules can still require a plat when road access, drainage, or the floodplain are involved.

Development and Permitting is the office for this. It handles subdivisions along with driveway and culvert permits, so staff can flag whether the new tract can actually get road access.

Ask before recording the deed. A split that skips review can leave a lot with trouble getting a driveway, septic approval, or floodplain clearance.

Content last revised 2026-07-11

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