Planning Department

Long Range Planning - Annexation of Properties

What is Annexation?

Annexation is the process of adding real property to the boundaries of the incorporated limits of the City of Clearwater consistent with approved criteria.

Why Annex?

Annexation allows property to become a part of the City of Clearwater and eligible to receive all municipal services and utilities that are available to properties located within the City limits. Compared with properties located in unincorporated areas, properties within the City's jurisdiction are generally provided with enhanced services at lower rates.

The City of Clearwater is largely built out. Because of our built out status, we continue to rely on voluntary annexation of properties for our future growth. The Long Range Planning Department promotes voluntary annexation within our planning area. Periodically, various neighborhood meetings are held with property owners to explain the benefits of annexation and to extend our invitations to them to annex their properties into the City.

What are the criteria for annexing properties?

In order for specific property within unincorporated areas to be voluntarily annexed, Chapter 171.044 of the Florida Statues requires that the following criteria be met:

• An application is filed with signatures of all property owners.
• The property must be contiguous to the municipality's boundaries.
• Annexation of the property must not result in the creation of unincorporated enclaves of improved or developed property.

For more information about annexing your property please contact the Planning Department at (727) 562-4567.