Welcome to the MELAD Land Geospatial Division Portal
The Land Management Division (LMD) of the Ministry of Environment, Lands and Agricultural Development (MELAD) manages
and regulates land resources, state lands, and urban planning throughout Kiribati. Their core responsibilities include:
- State Land Administration: Managing the leasing, allocation, and registration of
government-owned and native lands, especially on outer
islands like Kiritimati.
- Land & Boundary Mapping: Creating cadastral maps, boundary registers,
and providing maps for development projects, including Foreshore Management
Committee (FMC) forms and building permits.
- Planning & Enforcement: Overseeing urban and rural land use plans,
enforcing development guidelines, and advising on environmental
resettlement and compensation.
- Valuation & Rent: Administering land rentals, conducting statutory
rent reviews (mandated to occur at 3-year intervals), and assisting loan agencies
with valuations.
- Records Management: Maintaining the computerized Kiribati Land Information System
(KLIS) and managing trust accounts for the distribution
of lease payments to landowners.
Apply for New Sublease
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Pay for Sublease Rent
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Apply for Seawall Construction Permit
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Apply for Land Development Permit
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Apply for Digging Permit
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Apply for Over-Water Construction Permit
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