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Land is the biggest purchase most off gridders make, and the hardest to undo.
These guides show what to check before you sign and what to expect after.
Before you buy
How to Buy Off Grid Land and What to Check Before Buying Rural Land give the main steps.
Rules and access
Zoning Basics for Off Grid Land and Legal Access and Easements Explained cover the legal side.
Test the ground
How to Test Soil and Water on Raw Land shows what to test early.
Land checks
| Check | Read |
|---|---|
| Size | How Much Land Do You Need to Live Off Grid |
| Permits | Building Permits for Off Grid Homes |
| Utilities | Utility Access on Raw Land |
Buying steps
- Set a budget
- Check title, access and zoning
- Test soil and water
- Close and plan the build
Good to know
- Visit in more than one season
- Confirm legal access in writing
- Ask the county before you buy
Land questions
How much land do I need?
It depends on food, water and privacy. See How Much Land Do You Need to Live Off Grid.
Can I live on raw land right away?
Rules vary. Read Camping on Your Own Land Rules.