The minimum filing requirements listed below were established by the laws of the state and county and under the authority of the Board and its designees. The applicant is encouraged to provide any additional information it feels will further support its application.
Professional assistance in completing an application may be necessary. Only the services of licensed Florida professionals (e.g., attorneys, surveyors, engineers, and real estate consultants) should be engaged.
Legal Description and Sketch of Area Requested to be Vacated
- All Exhibits should be 8.5” X 11”.
Certification of Ownership
Evidence certifying applicant’s fee interest ownership in the Parent Tract or proposed area to be vacated. Please provide one of the following:
- Current (less than 6 months old) “opinion of title & encumbrances” (supported by appropriate deeds via a minimum 30-year search history), as certified by an attorney who is a member of The Florida Bar; or
- Current “title policy” or “ownership & encumbrance report” issued by a title company licensed to conduct business in the State of Florida. Certification must be dated and signed by an authorized agent of the title company.
County staff must be notified of all changes in ownership occurring during the application process. An updated ownership & encumbrance report may be necessary prior to presentation to the Board.
Property Taxes & Assessments Must Be Current
Receipts of county tax payments are required and available at:
Manatee County Tax Collector's Office
819 301 Boulevard West
Bradenton, FL 34205
www.taxcollector.com
Purpose and Justification
Provide a detailed statement of the applicant’s purpose for requesting the proposed vacation action. Address any and all benefits to be derived by the County and public as the result of the action.
Vacation Affidavit
To view the Vacation Affidavit, click here.
Please print, execute, and upload to the online application. If you need assistance with the notarization, visit our office between 8 AM and 5 PM, Monday - Friday.
Property Acquisition Division
1112 Manatee Avenue West
Suite 800
Bradenton, FL 34205