Did you know that you can get free land in at least 15 towns and cities in the United States?
In today’s episode of the Turning Profit podcast, we’ve put together a list of those places and highlighted each of them.
Here are all the links mentioned in the episode:
- Want Free Land? These Small Towns Are Giving it Away
- Free Land in the US: List of Active Programs (2023)
- How To Get Free Land in the United States (These 10 Cities Are Giving Out Free Land)
- How To Get Free Land in the US in 2023
Here are the programs mentioned in the episode:
- New Richland, Minnesota: https://cityofnewrichlandmn.com/homestake-subdivision/ 86’ x 133’ (.26 acre) plot of land in the Homestake Subdivision
- Claremont, Minnesota: https://www.claremontmn.com/index.asp?SEC=DAE4923F-822A-4B2C-9679-EB7FC4BDBC1C 9 lots, must meet established income limits (less than $129,000 for a family of 3+)
- Halstad, Minnesota: https://halstad.com/free-lots/ 5 lots, ranging from 95.34′ x 130′ (.28 acres) to 123.01′ X 130′ (.36 acres). No connection fees for utilities. The recipient must submit to the City of Halstad a completed application, a preapproval for proof of financing, and all blueprints associated with the new house, which must have an assessed value of at least $175,000
- Argyle, Minnesota: https://ci.argyle.mn.us/residential-lots-for-sale/ The City of Argyle is offering free lots to anyone building a home within one year, with title to transfer at the time of construction.
- Middle River, Minnesota: https://middle-river.com/housing-lots-for-sale/ 100’ X 300’ (.68 acres) FREE LOT, FREE Building Permit, 2 Years FREE Basic Water and Sewer, and many other incentives linked on the website.
- Lincoln, Kansas: https://www.livelincolncounty.com/free-lots-residential/ 14,000 (.32 acres) to 35,000 (.80 acres)sq ft. The primary design criteria for building on any of the lots include the house having a minimum footprint of 1300 sq. ft. (exclusive of basements, garages, porches, etc) for a one-story house and 900 sq. ft. for a two-story house. Each house shall have a 2-car garage, be on a permanent foundation, have a minimum roof slope of 5:12 pitch, and overhang no less than 12 inches.
- Mankato, Kansas: https://www.mankatoks.com/free-land 26 lots in the Johnson addition. Construction shall be a single-family unit built on-site or modular construction. Construction must be a minimum of 1200 sq ft.
- Plainville, Kansas: https://rookscounty.net/free_homesites/ Lots are 155′ X 93′ (.33 acres). Homes must be new construction with a full foundation.
- Osborne, Kansas: https://www.discoverosborne.com/free-home-lots-application-guidelines/ No cost residential housing lots in the Sunset Addition. Building complete within 24 months, a minimum of 1,400 sq ft on ground level.
- Manilla, Iowa: https://www.manillaia.com/business.asp?key=3 16 single-family lots in the Sunrise Second Addition. Must build a single-family residence on the lot.
- Curtis, Nebraska: https://www.curtis-ne.gov/economicdevelopment Construct a single-family home in Curtis (meeting certain specifications) within a specified time period and receive the lot for free. Also offers free industrial or commercial land for businesses relocating.
- Beatrice, Nebraska: https://www.beatrice.ne.gov/community-development/page/mow-own-program Mow-to-own program. Maintain a vacant, city-owned lot and get the opportunity to acquire it. Open to residents of Gage County, Nebraska, and surrounding counties.
- Elwood, Nebraska: https://www.elwoodnebraska.com/freelots.html 110’ x 115’ (.29 acres) lots, must be built on and occupied within 2 years. Must be owner-occupied residential constructions.
- Flagler, Colorado: https://flaglercolorado.com/freeland/ Only for businesses that will offer employment opportunities to the community.
- Buffalo, New York: https://www.buffalony.gov/306/Urban-Homestead-Program Urban Homestead Program. Must be a resident of the city. Two land options: Vacant Lot Next to Existing Residence, and Vacant Lot(s) for New Home Construction.
Key Takeaways:
- Intro (00:00)
- Free land in Minnesota (04:21)
- Free in Kansas (12:15)
- Free land in Iowa (15:42)
- Free land in Nebraska (17:23)
- Free business land in Colorado (18:30)
- Buffalo, New York Homestead Program (18:53)
- Why cities offer free land (24:03)
- Our monthly income reports (26:42)
- Answering questions from the Land Conquest Community (27:33)
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