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SOFTAS: Your Path to Securing Land Titles in Uganda

Aug 06, 2026 · Admin · 1 min read

SOFTAS: Your Path to Securing Land Titles in Uganda
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The Statutory Off-Title Adaptation Scheme (SOFTAS) offers bonafide occupants a legal pathway to obtain land titles. Here's what you need to know.

What is SOFTAS?

SOFTAS (Statutory Off-Title Adaptation Scheme) is a government initiative that allows bonafide occupants to obtain formal land titles for land they have occupied for years.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be a bonafide occupant (12+ years of continuous occupation)
  • Land must not be government reserve land
  • No active court case regarding the land
  • Proper documentation of occupancy

How BINOF Helps

BINOF provides comprehensive support for SOFTAS applications including:

  • Document preparation and verification
  • Survey coordination
  • Application tracking
  • Follow-up with relevant authorities
Every bibanja holder deserves security of tenure. SOFTAS makes this possible.

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