Ukrainians have been told how to find a free land plot: 3 official ways.

Obtaining a land plot in Ukraine is a right that every citizen can exercise. The law does not limit the choice of location, so land can be registered both in your locality and in another region of the country. The main thing is to find a free plot that meets your needs.

The editorial team of Novyny.LIVE describes several official ways to check where there is land that is not yet in use.

How to find a land plot using the Public Cadastral Map

The fastest and most convenient way to find out about free plots is the Public Cadastral Map of Ukraine. It is available at and contains detailed information about each registered plot.

On the map, you can see:

• the exact location of the plot;
• the cadastral number;
• the form of ownership (state, communal, or private);
• the intended purpose;
• the area.

Occupied plots are marked in blue. If the land is not shaded, it may mean two options: it is truly free, or the information about it has not yet been entered into the cadastre. In this case, it is advisable to check the data through another method to avoid mistakes.

How to check a plot in the general plan of the locality

Another method of searching is the general plan of the locality. This document reflects the development of the area, zones of residential and industrial development, as well as plots intended for agriculture or recreation.

The general plan can be viewed at the local council or on its official website, as stated by the

Okhtyrka City Council

How to obtain information from the State Geocadastre

If official confirmations are needed, you can contact the territorial body of the State Geocadastre with a request for public information.

In the request, you should specify that you are interested in:

• land plots of state or communal ownership;
• lands that have not yet been transferred for use;
• plots that can be used for personal farming.

A response is provided within the timeframe defined by law, usually within 5 working days. This allows you to receive an official list of available plots with verified data.

Why it is important to check information about land

Finding a free plot is only the first step. Even if the land is not marked on the cadastral map, it does not guarantee that it is not owned or rented. There are possible cases where the information has not yet been updated or the cadastral number is missing due to bureaucratic delays.

Lawyers advise always checking the data from several sources.

'Avoiding mistakes at the verification stage will help avoid lengthy legal disputes in the future', says land law expert Oleg Savchuk.

What to do after finding a free plot

Once you have chosen a plot, you will need to prepare a package of documents and contact the local council or the territorial body of the State Geocadastre with a request for its allocation. Typically required are:

• a copy of your passport and identification code;
• graphic materials indicating the chosen plot;
• a request in the established form.

The registration process can take from several months to a year, depending on the region and the workload of the relevant services.

As reported, land prices in Ukraine are steadily rising, both for rent and purchase. Rent increases by approximately 5% annually in dollar terms, while the price per hectare of land increases by about 10%.

We also reported that the sale of land plots is a common practice regulated by strict laws. Before making a deal, it is important to ensure that the plot does not have legal restrictions, as not all land can be freely disposed of.

The methods mentioned in the article will help every citizen in Ukraine find and verify a free land plot before obtaining it. However, it is essential to remember that checking information about land is just the first step before dealing with documentation and applying for ownership or usage rights.