Becoming a homeowner on Indigenous land
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Legislative reforms introduced in 2008 enable eligible people to become homeowners on Indigenous land by acquiring a private residential lease.
Under these reforms, trustees of Indigenous land can grant 99 year private residential leases over land they hold in trust, including any social housing dwellings located on that land.
The Department of Communities (Housing and Homelessness Services) has developed a series of fact sheets for trustees and community members who wish to know more about acquiring a private residential lease.
Fact sheets for trustees
Process for leasing of subsidised housing (33Kb)
Questions and answers for trustees - leasing of subsidised housing (27Kb)
Valuing a dwelling for a private residential lease (24Kb)
Fact sheets for community members
Should I become a home owner on Indigenous land? (22Kb)
Owning a home on Indigenous trust land (28Kb)
The Department of Environment and Resource Management website (formerly known as the Department of Natural Resources and Water) contains further information for trustees and people interested in applying for a lease on Deed of Grant in Trust land.
Last updated 26 August 2009
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