Government Land Acquisition

Who Owns the Land?

What are the Steps to Follow?

1. Research and Identification of the Land/Parcel

   
   As mentioned before do some research to get the details of the property. The application form requires the location of the property, area or size of the land, proposed used by the applicant.
   
   

2. Complete Relevant Forms and Provide Supporting Information or Documents

   
   Submit the relevant application form at the NLA along with any other required supporting documents. The application can be collected from the NLA and is also available online.
   
   

3. Submit your completed Application

   
   Once you have completed, signed and/or certified where required on the application form, you will need to visit the NLA to submit it. Please see details below:
   
   Estate Management Division
   20 North Street
   Kingston
   Tel: (876) 750-5263
   Monday – Thursday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
   Friday: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
   
   You will also be required to produce an original valid government-issued identification being considered as the principal director and/or the person declaring the accuracy of the form(s).
   
   

4. What happens once I have made my submission?

   
   Once your application is received, the NLA will take the following steps:
   
   
   
   • Assess your application
     
   • Conduct a "due diligence" research on the property including:
     -A Site Visit
     -Obtain a 'no objection letter if the land is being held by the NLA for another GOJ Ministry, Department or Agency(MDA)
     -Obtain comments from regulatory agencies - for example, NEPA, the Municipal Councils, etc.
     
   
   

5. Payment of The Relevant Processing Fees

   
   There are absolutely no fees associated with the submission of your application to purchase or lease Government (Crown Lands). The processing times for both Leases and Purchases of land are twenty(20) weeks from the submission of your application.
   
   

6. Collect Your Approved Documents