◈ Parcel intake · all 50 states · 501(c)(3) EIN 47-3763471
Donate your land.
Change a veteran’s life.
That parcel you no longer want — the one costing you taxes every year — can fund job training and housing for U.S. veterans. We handle the paperwork and pay the closing costs. You get the tax deduction.
- ✓ We pay closing costs
- ✓ Free title review
- ✓ Response within 1 business day
Why landowners donate
Owning land you don’t want is expensive. Leaving it is easy.
Stop the bleeding
Property taxes, HOA dues, liability insurance, weed-abatement notices — unwanted land costs real money every year you keep it. Donation ends all of it, usually within weeks.
Skip the failed-listing cycle
Rural and problem parcels routinely sit on the market for years. Donation has no listing, no showings, no price cuts, and no buyer who vanishes during due diligence.
Take the tax deduction
Donate property you’ve held over a year to a 501(c)(3) and you can generally deduct its full fair market value. For land that would net little after fees, the deduction is often worth more than a sale.
Fund something that matters
Your parcel becomes job training, housing assistance, and transition support for U.S. veterans. That’s a better ending than a tax-deed auction.
Not sure whether donating beats selling? See the honest comparison or read all five ways to get rid of unwanted land.
What we accept
Every kind of parcel, in every state
Vacant land →
Desert lots, subdivision parcels, landlocked and unbuildable acreage.
Farmland & ranches →
Retiring, no heirs who farm, or tired of managing leases from afar.
Inherited land →
A parcel you never asked for, three states away, splitting taxes with siblings.
Commercial property →
Vacant buildings, aging retail, office space that no longer pencils.
Something else — a timeshare interest, mineral rights, a partial interest? Send it anyway. We review everything.
The process
Four steps. Two to six weeks. Zero cost to you.
- 01
Tell us about your property
Two minutes with our form. County, parcel type, and how to reach you is all we need to start.
- 02
Free review and title check
We research the parcel and county records at no cost, then confirm we can accept it — usually within one business day.
- 03
We prepare the deed, you sign
We draft everything, pay recording and closing costs, and arrange a notary. You never fly anywhere.
- 04
Donation complete
You get a donation receipt, and for deductions over $5,000 we sign your IRS Form 8283. The land — and its tax bill — is no longer your problem.
Read the full process, including what we can and can’t accept
Where your land goes
One parcel can retrain, house, and steady a veteran coming home
DonateLand is an initiative of Veterans Opportunity Program Inc., a 501(c)(3) founded in 2020 that provides free resources for U.S. veterans — VA benefits guidance, job training, housing assistance, and transition programs. Donated properties are kept for program use, repurposed, or sold, with proceeds funding that work. We tell you plainly which happens to yours.
About the organization →Common questions
The four things everyone asks first
Is my land donation tax-deductible?
Yes. Veterans Opportunity Program Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 47-3763471), so donations of property are generally deductible at fair market value if you’ve owned the land for more than one year. Deductions over $5,000 require a qualified appraisal. Consult your tax advisor about your situation.
What does it cost me to donate?
Nothing. We cover deed preparation, recording fees, and closing costs. Your only optional expense is a qualified appraisal if you want to claim a deduction over $5,000 — the IRS requires the donor to obtain that independently.
My land won’t sell. Will you still take it?
Usually, yes. Landlocked, unbuildable, remote, and “worthless” parcels are the most common donations we see. We review every property individually — the only frequent dealbreakers are liens exceeding the land’s value or serious contamination.
How long does the process take?
Most donations complete in two to six weeks, driven mostly by county recording speed. Simple vacant-lot donations are often done in under three weeks.
Ready to be done with that land?
Tell us about your property. The review is free, the process costs you nothing, and most donations close within a few weeks.
Start My DonationDonations benefit Veterans Opportunity Program Inc., a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. EIN 47-3763471.