Property Consulting · Land Conversion
Land reclassification or land conversion
Agricultural land prepared for your intended use through the right process, whether that is LGU reclassification, DAR conversion or both.
Overview
Two processes that are often confused
Reclassification and conversion sound alike but are handled by different authorities. Reclassification is a zoning act: the city or municipality changes the classification of land, for example from agricultural to residential or commercial, through an ordinance under its land use plan. Conversion is the approval to actually change the use of agricultural land to a non-agricultural use, and it is granted by the Department of Agrarian Reform.
Many buyers assume one covers the other. A favorable zoning reclassification does not by itself authorize the conversion of agricultural land, and developing without the right approvals can expose the land and the project to serious problems. Which process applies depends on the land’s history, current classification and agrarian reform coverage. We assess the land first, then manage the applications and supporting clearances the case requires.
What we handle
Conversion services
The correct route for your land.
Land assessment
Current classification, zoning and agrarian reform status of the land established.
LGU reclassification
Applications supported through the city or municipal zoning process.
DAR conversion
Conversion applications prepared and followed through with the Department of Agrarian Reform.
Supporting clearances
Other agency certifications and clearances required for the application coordinated.
How it works
How it works
Assessed first, then filed with the right authority.
Assessment
Title, tax declaration, zoning and agrarian status of the land reviewed.
Route decision
We confirm whether reclassification, conversion or both apply.
Application
Documents and clearances compiled and filed with the LGU and DAR.
Follow-through
Queries, inspections and conditions handled until a decision issues.
Why convert land with ILA
Right authority
LGU and DAR processes kept distinct and handled correctly.
Assessed before filed
Land status checked before time and money go into an application.
Purchase-aware
Conversion planning built into your acquisition from the start.
Frequently asked questions
Conversion questions, answered
If the LGU has rezoned my land, do I still need DAR approval?
Often, yes. Reclassification by the LGU changes the zoning, while DAR conversion authorizes the actual change of use of agricultural land. Whether DAR approval is still needed depends on the land’s history and status, which we confirm for your case.
Can any agricultural land be converted?
No. Some agricultural land is restricted from conversion, depending on factors such as agrarian reform coverage and its agricultural value. We check the land’s status before you invest in the application.
Should I convert before or after buying?
It depends on the deal. Buying land that cannot be converted for your intended use is a costly mistake, so we usually assess convertibility during due diligence and structure the purchase around the result.
Planning to develop agricultural land?
Book a free consultation and we will assess the land and the approvals your project needs.
