Apply In Person

1. To Apply Occupancy Certificate for Mailo Land, the applicant has to approach the Ministry of Local Government link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
10. Then the application will be processed further.
11. The local authority will review your application and conduct an inspection of the Mailo Land. This inspection is to verify compliance with land regulations, building codes, and any other relevant requirements.
12. If the Mailo Land and any structures on it meet the requirements, the local authority will issue an Occupancy Certificate.
13. This certificate serves as official confirmation that the Mailo Land is suitable for occupation.
14. This entire process can be completed within 10 - 15 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

• Application form
• Proof of ownership of the Mailo Land, such as the land title or lease agreement.
• Survey plan or subdivision plan of the Mailo Land.
• Approved building plans (if applicable).
• Any other documents required by the local authority.

Ministry of Local Government
WORKERS HOUSE,5th Floor,Southern Wing,
PLOT 1, PILKINGTON ROAD
P.O Box 7037,Kampala.
Phone - 0414233513
Email: ps@molg.go.ug
Contact link

• Any landowner who intends to Apply Occupancy Certificate for Mailo Land is eligible to make this application.

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Please attach documents that can be used by people. e.g. links

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

• This entire process can be completed within 10 – 15 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

• Name
• Address
• Contact address
• Age
• Zip code
• Nationality
• Fax
• Email
• Land details
• Mailing address
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

• In Uganda, an Occupancy Certificate for Mailo Land is an official document issued by the local authority or district land office. It serves as confirmation that the Mailo Land and any structures on it are suitable for occupation and have met the necessary requirements and regulations.

• Mailo Land refers to land tenure system in Uganda, where land is divided into large estates called mailo estates. The Occupancy Certificate for Mailo Land indicates that the land and any structures on it comply with the relevant land use regulations, zoning requirements, building codes, and safety standards set by the local authority.

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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• The certificate signifies that the Mailo Land has been inspected and deemed suitable for occupation based on these regulations. It confirms that the landowner or occupant has complied with the necessary legal and regulatory processes to ensure that the land and structures meet the required standards.