Leases overview
Read our leases overview for more information on applying for a lease to use Crown land for commercial, community or recreational purposes.
A lease is an authority granted by the department under the Crown Land Management Act 2016 (NSW). It gives permission to exclusively occupy and use Crown land for a specified purpose and term.
We issue leases to individuals, companies, non-government organisations, government agencies and community and sporting groups for a range of purposes.
General leases can be for business, community or residential purposes. Leases can cover marinas, caravan parks, golf clubs, restaurants, surf lifesaving clubs and more.
Leases here are mainly for grazing, with some residential, agricultural and business leases issued.
Leases are bought and sold in the same way as freehold property. However, when you 'buy' a lease, you are only buying the improvements on the leased land and the right to lease the land from the state.