# Final plat

A final plat is the approved subdivision map recorded with the county, creating legal lots that can be sold and built on. Also called record plat, final map, or final subdivision plat.

Data as of Oct 11, 2026. Page: https://boardwalkai.com/glossary/final-plat/

## What it is

A final plat matches the approved preliminary plat, with exact surveyed lots, easements, and land given for streets. Recording it creates the legal lots.

## What it tells you

A final plat means lots are close to ready, so home building permits often come next. It matters to homebuilders buying lots, title companies, utilities, and trades.

## How it moves through a city or county

1. The developer submits the final plat with engineering plans.
2. Staff confirm it matches the preliminary plat and its conditions.
3. The developer builds the streets and utilities, or posts a bond to cover them.
4. Staff, the planning commission, or the council approves it, and it is recorded with the county.

In many places staff approve final plats without a hearing, so they may not appear on an agenda. California calls this step a final map.

Rules vary by state, county, and city. These pages describe common practice, not legal advice.

## Recent final plats

From public filings in Kansas, Minnesota, and Wyoming.

| Project | Location | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21-Unit Residential Development on 5.4 Acres | Shawnee, KS | TRJ Properties, LLC | Duplexes to fourplexes | 21 units · 5.4 acres | Recommended | May 26, 2026 |
| 10-Lot Single-Family Subdivision on 4.74 Acres | Rogers, MN | Summergate Companies LLC | Single-family | 10 homes · 4.74 acres | Recommended | May 26, 2026 |
| 9-Lot Single-Family Subdivision on 3.075 Acres | Laramie, WY | Rawstone Development, Inc. | Single-family | 9 homes · 3.08 acres | Recommended | May 11, 2026 |

Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

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## Related terms

- [Preliminary plat](https://boardwalkai.com/glossary/preliminary-plat/): A preliminary plat is the first detailed layout of a proposed subdivision, showing lots, streets, and utilities before the final plat.
- [Plat](https://boardwalkai.com/glossary/plat/): A plat is a surveyed map showing how land is divided into lots, streets, and easements, recorded with the county once approved.
- [Subdivision](https://boardwalkai.com/glossary/subdivision/): A subdivision divides one piece of land into lots for sale or development, approved through plats showing the new lots and streets.

## Common questions

### Can homes be built before the final plat is recorded?

In most places, building permits for new lots wait until the final plat is recorded. Some allow model homes or site work earlier.

### Why are final plats approved in phases?

Developers often record a large subdivision in phases to match sales and spread out the cost of streets and utilities. Each phase gets its own final plat.

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Source: Boardwalk, "Final plat", boardwalkai.com/glossary/final-plat/, data as of Oct 11, 2026.

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