Long lease land on Bonaire

How can you obtain a long lease lot on Bonaire?

Long lease land is only granted to adult residents of Bonaire who do not own any other real estate. To apply for a long lease lot for residential construction, you must complete the application form below and submit it to the Directorate of Spatial Planning & Development, together with:

1. Copy of a valid identification document;
2. Proof of residence (Civil Affairs Department);
3. Proof of payment of the US$ 56 application fee (Civil Affairs Department);
4. Copy of a recent payslip.

There is a long waiting list for long lease lots, and availability is limited. Different conditions apply to commercial lots. More information can be found on the website of the Public Entity Bonaire (OLB).

Application form for long lease land

Selling a property on long lease land

Since June 2020, stricter requirements have applied to the transfer of long lease land. Approval must be obtained before a property on long lease land can be transferred to a new owner. As part of this process, the authorities verify whether the building was constructed in accordance with the building permit. It is also important that the building is wind- and watertight. Without this approval, the property cannot be transferred. Keep in mind that it may take 2 to 3 months for approval to be granted.

Sample letter requesting approval for the sale of long lease property

What if you disagree with the long lease invoice?

You can submit a complaint to the Finance Department of the Public Entity Bonaire (OLB). You can submit your complaint in writing, including any supporting documents, at the OLB service desk (Kaya Grandi 30) or by email at belasting-olb@bonairegov.com.

Harbourtown Real Estate can help you

If you choose Harbourtown Real Estate to sell your property, we will handle the application for approval to sell as part of our service. If approval has not yet been granted, we will include obtaining this approval as a contingency in the purchase agreement (read more about contingencies).

Are you selling your property yourself, or would you like to apply for approval in advance? Harbourtown Real Estate can handle the application for you, or you can apply yourself using our free sample letter. Contact us at info@harbourtownbonaire.com for more information.