SANTO DOMINGO – The Dominican Agrarian Institute (IAD) has unveiled a comprehensive national initiative to address longstanding issues of irregular land occupation across the country. Under the leadership of interim director general Darío Castillo Lugo, the institution announced the National Program for the Regularization of IAD Land Occupations, designed to bring legal clarity to thousands of undocumented land holdings.
This ambitious program represents a cornerstone of the IAD’s institutional transformation efforts, operating within the legal framework of the Agrarian Reform Law. The initiative seeks to establish enhanced legal security for land tenure, create transparent management protocols for state-owned land assets, and foster systematic territorial development that aligns with sustainable practices.
Prospective participants have been granted an extensive application window stretching from January 12, 2026, through April 17, 2026. All submissions must be processed exclusively through the dedicated digital portal at regularizacion.iad.gob.do. The application requirements are comprehensive, mandating the presentation of documented evidence of land occupancy, detailed records of agricultural or livestock operations, financial documentation, proof of property enhancements, and authorization for technical surveys to facilitate thorough evaluation.
The IAD has issued a clear warning regarding post-deadline consequences: properties that remain outside the regularization process will face legal reclamation procedures in strict accordance with prevailing legislation. Importantly, the program specifically excludes agrarian reform beneficiaries holding provisional titles, who will instead be serviced through the separately announced National Program for Definitive Titling of Agrarian Reform Landowners revealed in December 2025.