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Last updated: 19 Sep 2025

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The Northern Territory Planning Scheme(Opens in a new tab/window) details how land in the Northern Territory can be used and developed.

AAPA(Opens in a new tab/window) provides more information about Sacred Sites Clearance 

The Office of Township Leasing (OTL) (Opens in a new tab/window)can assist with your application for a Home Ownership Sublease or with finding available land if you want to build a new home in a Township Lease community.

Indigenous Business Australia (IBA)(Opens in a new tab/window)(Opens in a new tab/window) offers home loans to Aboriginal Australians with low incomes. IBA can help assess your income and organise money management training. IBA can also provide advice on other grants and discounts you may be eligible for.

The Northern Territory Department of Housing and Community Development(Opens in a new tab/window)(Opens in a new tab/window) will confirm whether the house you want to buy is available for sale and what the sale price will be. There may also be grants available from the Northern Territory Government for buying your first home.

Contact numbers

The Office of Township Leasing – Freecall 1800 152 259

Indigenous Business Australia – Freecall 1800 107 107

NT Department of Housing and Community Development – 08 8999 8896

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Welcome to The Office of Township Leasing

The Office of Township Leasing acknowledges Traditional Owners and their continuing connection to their ancestral lands, waters and communities. To all Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia we pay our respects to their Cultures, Country and Elders past, present and emerging. 

The Executive Director respects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and culture. Readers should be aware that this report contains references and images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have passed.