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How Ownership Affects Your Property Class
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How Ownership Affects Your Property Class

When you buy land or a home, the county doesn’t just record who owns it—they also place it into a property class(sometimes called a property type or assessment class). This classification helps local governments set tax rates and zoning requirements.

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What Is Entitlement on a Lot of Land?
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What Is Entitlement on a Lot of Land?

If you’ve looked at vacant property listings, you’ve probably seen the word “entitled” in the description. But what does it actually mean? In real estate, land entitlement is the process of getting the legal approvals you need to develop a piece of property for a specific use.

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