Family Compound Land Buying Checklist

Print this page or save it as a PDF and take it with you when evaluating land. This is a starting point, not a substitute for professional due diligence.

Property & access

Confirm legal, deeded access and any easements

Verify public road frontage or private road maintenance obligations

Review survey, boundaries, encroachments and title exceptions

Zoning & homes

Ask county how many dwellings are permitted

Check minimum lot size, setbacks and road frontage

Review deed restrictions, HOA rules and short-term use limits

Ask whether subdivision is allowed and what approvals are required

Buildability & infrastructure

Investigate soil suitability and septic permits for each proposed home

Confirm well or public water availability

Estimate electric, internet, driveway and road extension costs

Check slope, floodplain, wetlands and usable acreage

Budget & ownership

Estimate purchase, closing, survey, permitting and infrastructure costs

Discuss ownership, inheritance and shared expenses with qualified counsel

Add contingency for unexpected sitework

Make due diligence and permit feasibility part of the purchase decision

Always verify current rules directly with the local planning, building and health departments.

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