Ukraine is considering the introduction of a new type of land property right designed as an alternative to existing mechanisms for the use of state and municipal land. The key feature of the proposal is that land users would pay only the land tax, without additional lease payments, making land use more predictable and financially transparent.
The initiative envisions a long-term land use right with stable conditions. According to its proponents, this approach would allow farmers and investors to plan long-term business development without the uncertainty associated with changing lease rates or repeated contract renewals.
The proposed mechanism is expected to encourage more efficient use of public land, attract investment, and simplify land administration. At the same time, experts emphasize the importance of clearly defining users' rights and obligations, legal safeguards for the new property right, and procedures for its transfer or termination.
Analysts believe the initiative could become another step toward modernizing Ukraine's land legislation. Its overall effectiveness will ultimately depend on the final legal framework, transparent implementation procedures, and a balanced approach that protects the interests of the state, local communities, and land users.