MITADER, DINAGECA, and land use rights — official guidance for property acquisition and leasing.
Updated: May 2026
In Mozambique, land is State property. The Right of Use and Land Utilization (DUAT) grants the holder the right to use and benefit from land or buildings for a set period, through administrative procedures.
The National Directorate of Geography and Cadastre (DINAGECA), under the Ministry of Land and Environment (MITADER), manages land cadastre, maps, and DUAT allocation processes.
Private real estate agents operate in the market, but land and property transactions must be validated with competent authorities. Be wary of promises of "full ownership" or unregistered titles.
Land and environment policy
Ministry responsible for land policy, environmental management, forests, and rural development. Defines the legal framework for DUAT and coordinates land sector reforms.
Land cadastre and mapping
Technical body responsible for geographic surveys, parcel cadastre, map issuance, and support for DUAT allocation and regularization processes nationwide.
Registration of urban property rights
Registers mortgages, transfers, and real rights over urban buildings. Essential for confirming ownership of apartments, houses, and commercial buildings in urban areas.
Consult the registry office in the province where the property is located.
Information on ministries and services
Central Mozambican Government portal with links to ministries, public services, and institutional information. Starting point for identifying provincial territorial services.
Buying or leasing land or property in Mozambique requires rigorous due diligence. Never transfer funds without complete document verification.
This directory does not list private real estate agents. Mozambique Discovery does not broker property transactions or guarantee the legality of third-party listings.
Mozambican land law is complex and varies between urban, rural, and local community zones. Always confirm current requirements with local professionals before any financial commitment.
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