Urban Farming Land Lease Program

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In partnership with the Department of General Services, DOEE offers select District-owned parcels for lease to private entities to facilitate urban farming on public land in the District. 

Objective

The primary objective of the Urban Farming Land Lease (UFLL) program is to facilitate agriculture production on vacant lands owned by the District in order to contribute to a resilient, sustainable, and equitable food system for District residents.

The Purpose of the UFLL Program is to:

• Create a successful model for use of public land in supporting urban farming
• Activate unused, vacant public lands in communities
• Contribute to a stronger, more resilient, locally-sourced food system within the District
• Support the District’s economy and community by creating jobs, increasing exposure for farm and food education
• Improve a sense of community through placemaking and community ownership

Program Contacts:
Office of Urban Agriculture | [email protected]