Residential Government Lots

Overview

Who can apply

• Bahamian citizens 18 years or older
• Applicants without an existing government lot allocation
• Households meeting published income criteria

Required documents

• Valid passport
• NIB card
• Job letter
• Recent pay slips
• Proof of residence

Application steps

1. 1
   Review available subdivisions

   Identify subdivisions with current availability.

2. 2
   Submit lot application

   Complete the lot purchase application.

3. 3
   Allocation review

   Applications are reviewed in order received.

4. 4
   Offer & deposit

   Successful applicants receive an offer and pay a deposit.

5. 5
   Conveyance

   Complete legal conveyance to take title.

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.

• Stamp Act, Ch. 370

  Duties on conveyances and mortgages, including the first-home exemption in section 3B.

• Real Property Tax — Department of Inland Revenue

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