Commercial Government Lots

Overview

Who can apply

• Bahamian-owned businesses registered with the Government
• Applicants with a documented business plan

Required documents

• Business licence
• Articles of incorporation (if applicable)
• Identification of principal owner(s)
• Business plan summary

Application steps

1. 1
   Review zoning & availability

   Confirm available commercial lots in the desired area.

2. 2
   Submit application

   Complete the commercial lot application with supporting documents.

3. 3
   Review & approval

   Applications are reviewed against zoning and programme criteria.

4. 4
   Offer & conveyance

   Receive offer, complete deposit, and proceed with conveyance.

Legislation & official sources

Everything on this page is drawn from Bahamian law and official government sources.

• Acquisition of Land Act, Ch. 252

  Declaration of intending acquisition, notice requirements and compensation.

• Department of Physical Planning

  Subdivision approvals, zoning and building permit guidance.

• Registrar General's Department

  Recording of conveyances and searches of the register of records.

• Real Property Tax — Department of Inland Revenue

  Assessment, owner-occupied relief and payment of real property tax.