Legislative reforms introduced in 2008 enable eligible people to become homeowners on Indigenous land by acquiring a 99-year home ownership lease (sometims called private residential lease).
Under these reforms, trustees of Indigenous land can grant 99-year home ownership leases over land they hold in trust, including any social housing dwellings located on that land.
The department has developed a series of fact sheets for councils, trustees and community members who wish to know more about acquiring a private residential lease.
Fact sheets
- Overview of 99-year home owernship leases Overview of 99-year home owernship leases
- Things to consider before applying for a 99-year home ownership lease Things to consider before applying for a 99-year home ownership lease
- Councils' roles and responsibilities Councils' roles and responsibilities
- Trustees' roles and responsibilities Trustees' roles and responsibilities
The Department of Natural Resources and Mines (formerly known as the Department of Environment and Resource Management) provides further information about applying for a lease on Deed of Grant in trust land.
