multiparcel

Multiparcel is a term used in land administration and geographic information systems to describe a property that consists of two or more parcels that are treated as a single unit for certain administrative or planning purposes. The exact definition and usage of multiparcel designations vary by jurisdiction, and in some contexts it may refer to a single owner spanning multiple cadastral parcels, while in others it denotes a formal consolidation of adjacent parcels into one legal or functional entity.

In practice, multiparcel designations can simplify property management, taxation, zoning, and development planning by aligning multiple parcels under a unified framework. In cadastral databases, a multiparcel feature may be linked to an overarching ownership record, with individual parcels retained for boundary, deed, and history information. Some places require a formal process such as lot line adjustments, subdivision consolidation, or replatting to create or recognize a multiparcel configuration; others may acknowledge multiparcels without a formal consolidation if ownership and use are effectively unified.

Legal and administrative implications of multiparcels vary. Consolidating parcels can affect property taxes, assessment methods, access rights, development rights, and liability. Transfers or financing may become more complex when underlying parcels have separate histories or easements. Accurate surveying, title work, and records with land registries or cadastre offices are commonly needed to establish and maintain multiparcel status.

See also: parcel, cadastral mapping, land consolidation, lot consolidation, property boundary.