NEVER BUY “OFF GRID LAND” in a subdivision, especially one with a HOA
CC&R’s can come back to bite you in the @$$ if you’re not diligent in your research before buying land.
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There are many rural subdivisions where you can buy 1-40 acres or more of rural land at a time, but the covenants and restrictions are so overly restrictive you can have massive problems getting structures built on your land. The list of restrictions can include types of housing and the prohibition of home gardens and livestock. So if you buy land in a rural subdivision and you wanted to build a cabin, plant a garden and have chickens, then there’s a high probability that you won’t be able to unless it’s specifically stated in the CC&R’s.
Keep in mind, when you sign that contract and there are covenants and restrictions in place, you’re waiving your rights to use your own land how you see fit.
This is why you never buy land in a subdivision UNLESS you are absolutely sure you can use your land the way you want.
Buy raw land, undeveloped land that is not in a legal subdivision that’s been filed with the county. Those CC&R’s are written by private parties that likely don’t have your off grid living mindset.
They’re not off gridders like you and those restrictions are a set of arbitrary rules that you are bound by when you sign the contract to buy your land. Be careful. Do your due diligence.
Research the land you’re buying very thoroughly before buying. Check the CC&R’s and check with the county on zoning. Residential land is fine as long as you can build what you want. But if you want a garden and livestock you’ll need AG (agricultural) zoned land or get a variance (written permission from the county zoning and planning office/commission/city council) to build your garden, greenhouse, chicken coop, pig pen, horse stables, etc.