Apply for land subdivision, amalgamation, or sectional property registration
From: Government of Kenya (public information)
Published 3 June 2026 · Last updated 3 June 2026
Find out how to partition a single large plot into smaller lots, combine adjacent land parcels, or register independent titles for individual units and apartments under the Sectional Properties Act. This guide covers mandatory physical planning steps, registered surveyor rules, and processing fees on Ardhisasa.
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Quick facts
- Processing time
- 30 to 60 working days (Turnaround varies based on required approvals from local County physical planning committees and registry map updates).
- Base cost
- From Ksh 1,550 to Ksh 25,050+ depending on structural plot complexities
- How to apply
- Hybrid (Online form and physical attendance required)
Fees and times can change. Confirm on the official site before you pay.
Before you start
- The primary land parcel must hold a valid, active digital registration file in the Ardhisasa system with zero pending land rent or land rate debts.
- The land must be clear of any active bank charges, financial caveats, or court injunction disputes unless a written letter of absolute clearance and consent is secured from the lending institution.
Documents you need
- Scanned color copy of the original physical Title Deed or Certificate of Lease.
- Approved mutation forms or official survey schemes drawn by a licensed surveyor.
- A certified copy of the PPA 2 form (formal development approval notice issued by the local County Government).
- Geo-referenced boundary plans showing beacon location coordinates.
Step by step
- Hire a registered surveyor and secure County planning approvals
Engage an NTSA/Ministry accredited licensed surveyor to draft precise geo-referenced mutation plans. Submit these blueprints to your local County physical planning department to secure an official PPA 2 spatial development clearance notice.
- Upload mutations and log application on Ardhisasa
Log into your verified corporate or personal Ardhisasa profile. Navigate to the physical planning department tab, choose your target structure (Subdivision/Amalgamation/Sectional), enter the property ID, and upload your geo-referenced blueprints along with the certified PPA 2 county clearance file.
- Authorize physical beacon re-establishment checking
The portal will route your file to the Survey of Kenya registry. Government surveyors will schedule a physical ground visit to your property to re-verify beacon placements and ensure boundaries do not overlap onto neighboring plots or public utility spaces.
- Issue new individual title registries
Once field validation surveys pass, the Registrar of Lands will officially cancel the old primary title and generate brand new, independent digital title numbers for each sub-plot or sectional apartment unit. The new titles will update dynamically on your dashboard for immediate reference.
Fees and charges
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Registry Amendment & New Title Booklet Issuance Surcharge (Per newly created plot/unit) | Ksh 1,500 |
| Government Boundary Beacon Re-establishment Verification Surcharge | Ksh 5,000 |
| Sectional Property Structural Master Plan Filing Surcharge | Ksh 25,000 |
| eCitizen Portal Convenience Charge | Ksh 50 |
Office visits
- Accompanying registry surveyors and your private licensed surveyor to point out boundary positions and anchor raw physical markers (beacons) on the ground. — On-site physical evaluation directly at the geographic boundary layout of the property parcel undergoing partitioning.
You may also use a Huduma Centre where the service is offered.