Free Patent vs. Homestead

Question 1

Free Patent

Answer 1

1. No age requirement
2. Must be a natural-born Filipino
3. Occupation for at least 30 years prior to the effectivity of the law
4. Land must be fully cultivated
5. Titling is by application
6. No specific transfer date

Question 2

Homestead

Answer 2

1. At least 18 years old or head of family
2. Filipino (either natural-born or naturalized)
3. Occupation within 6 months from the date of approval of the homestead application
4. Cultivation of 1/5 of the area applied for
5. Titling is by cultivation
6. Transfer date is covered by CARP