State Land Release Opens Doors Again! 225 Plots Released, Who Can Turn Leased Land into Their Own?

Taiwan's Ministry of the Interior is continuing its policy of releasing state-owned land for farmers to purchase, recently approving two more batches comprising 225 plots across 10 counties and cities. These newly approved lands, covering about 47 hectares, follow previous releases in areas like Yilan and Changhua. The initiative aims to allow long-term tenants to acquire ownership of the land they cultivate.

Since President Lai Ching-te announced the relaunch of the public land release policy in November 2025, a total of 803 plots, approximately 162 hectares, have been reviewed and approved. Of these, three batches have already been announced, and 184 plots, covering about 35 hectares, have successfully transferred ownership to farmers after they completed the necessary payments.

To acquire ownership, tenant farmers must apply within one year of being notified by their local governments. Following the application, local authorities will conduct on-site inspections to verify the farmer's identity, land boundaries, and continued agricultural use. After these steps, farmers must pay the land price, which is calculated based on the land's officially assessed value from 1990, adjusted for inflation. They can opt for a lump-sum payment or a 15-year installment plan.

Upon acquiring ownership, farmers are required to maintain agricultural use of the land for five years and cannot transfer or change its use during this period. This ensures the policy's objective of preserving agricultural land for farming operations is met. The Ministry of the Interior is also organizing information sessions to guide farmers through the application process.