On November 4, 2026, the Public Entity of Bonaire held a lottery for the allocation of 60 leasehold lots, based on a waiting list. The lottery was intended for individuals who had expressed their interest in obtaining a lot during the period between 2010 and 2011.
The lottery is part of the process to address applications from individuals who registered during those years with the desire to obtain a lot for the construction of their own home. The allocation took place through a lottery system, supervised by a notary, with the aim of ensuring a transparent, fair, and objective process for all participants.
During the lottery, it was determined which lot would be allocated to each participant. This allocation is one step in the process but does not mean that the definitive right to a leasehold is automatically granted. Everyone who was assigned a lot during the lottery must still go through a verification process. During this process, it is determined whether the individual meets the conditions for obtaining the official right to a leasehold.
One of the requirements is that the applicant must be able to demonstrate that they have sufficient financial resources to build a home in accordance with the applicable building codes and regulations on Bonaire. In addition, the applicant may not own a parcel of land in their own name, regardless of whether it is freehold land, leased land zoned for residential use, or land held under a ground lease. If the applicant is married, this condition also applies to the spouse. Furthermore, the applicant must be a resident of Bonaire, and the lot may be used exclusively for the construction of a primary residence, not for commercial purposes.
With this lottery, the Public Entity of Bonaire is taking the next step in processing applications that have been pending for years. The next phase involves verifying the submitted documents and assessing each applicant’s eligibility before proceeding with the final issuance of the leasehold right.
Through this process, the Public Entity of Bonaire once again emphasizes its commitment to transparency, equal treatment, and the public interest of the Bonairean community.
