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Hillside building lot above Cabarete at sunset on the Dominican north coast

Lots & Land for Sale in Cabarete

Hillside ocean-view parcels above the Playa Cabarete strip, infill lots inside Pro-Cab, Perla Marina, and Sea Horse Ranch, and inland tracts toward Parque Nacional El Choco — suited for private villas, custom builds, or tourism-zoned projects under Ley 158-01.

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60 m
coastal setback (Ley 305-68)
3 %
transfer tax (DGII)
0 %
ITBIS on raw land
10 yrs
CONFOTUR tax exemption

Buying Land in Cabarete

Land in Cabarete spans the range buyers actually look for on the Dominican north coast: individuals planning a single retirement villa, families assembling a generational hillside compound, and operators putting together tracts for boutique tourism projects under Ley 158-01. The Distrito Municipal — created by Ley 5220 of 1959 and currently governed under Ley 176-07 — sits between two protected areas (the Monumento Natural Lagunas Cabarete y Goleta and Parque Nacional El Choco), which gives the inventory a clearly defined geography rather than a sprawling coastline.

Hillside parcels rising above the Playa Cabarete strip deliver the strongest ocean views and noticeably cooler nights, making them favorites for custom villa architecture and ridge-line estates. The established gated communities — Pro-Cab, Perla Marina, and Sea Horse Ranch — offer the most predictable infill, with internal roads, security, and existing utilities. True beachfront positions on Kite Beach and Playa Cabarete are rare and trade infrequently. Inland and east toward Parque Nacional El Choco (Decreto 233-96), larger tracts of one hectare and up support eco-projects, agroforestry, or long-hold land — useful for buyers prioritizing footprint over walkability.

The legal and fiscal case is unusually clean. The Dominican Republic registers all titled land under the Torrens system at the Registro de Títulos, producing a single Certificado de Título that foreign buyers receive on identical terms as Dominican buyers. Acquisition costs are predictable: 3% Impuesto de Transferencia Inmobiliaria (DGII) on the higher of the purchase price or the DGII-assessed value, plus minor registry fees. ITBIS does not apply to raw land transactions. Tourism projects approved by CONFOTUR (MITUR) under Ley 158-01 qualify for up to ten years of income-tax exemption, import-duty waivers on construction equipment, and ITBIS relief on the development. Coastal positions respect the Ley 305-68 sixty-meter setback.

Century 21 Perdomo handles the parts of land buying that take local presence: zoning confirmation at the Distrito Municipal de Cabarete, certified title search at the Registro de Títulos, boundary surveys, utility checks, and introductions to architects and builders with completed north-coast projects working to the R-027 code. We stay involved through permitting so the lot you buy is the lot you can actually build on.

In Cabarete, the practical land buy is hillside or gated-community infill: clear title, predictable taxes, and zoning that still rewards building.

— Century 21 Perdomo · Cabarete

Frequently Asked Questions About Lots in Cabarete

How is a lot in Cabarete zoned, and why does it matter?
Every parcel in Cabarete carries a zoning classification — residential, tourism, agricultural, or mixed — set by the Distrito Municipal de Cabarete under Ley 176-07 and, in tourism zones, coordinated with the Ministerio de Turismo (MITUR). Zoning determines whether you can build a single residence, a multi-unit condo, a hotel, or only an agricultural structure, and it affects setbacks, height limits, and ITBIS treatment on construction. Century 21 Perdomo confirms zoning on every shortlisted lot before viewings and shares the relevant municipal documentation with your attorney.
Are true beachfront lots still available in Cabarete?
Beachfront strip lots on Kite Beach and Playa Cabarete are rare and tightly held — most of the inventory is hillside ocean-view land above town, larger tracts inland toward Parque Nacional El Choco (Decreto 233-96), or infill within the established gated communities of Pro-Cab, Perla Marina, and Sea Horse Ranch. Ley 305-68 reserves the first 60 meters from the high-tide line for public use, so any coastal construction must sit behind that line. Century 21 Perdomo maintains a live shortlist of view lots and pre-listings and shares current pricing on request.
Can I build a house, villa, or eco-lodge on a lot I buy in Cabarete?
On residential and tourism-zoned land, yes. You need a building permit from the Distrito Municipal de Cabarete, a structural plan signed by a Dominican-licensed architect or engineer to the R-027 seismic and wind code, and, for tourism projects, MITUR approval and a CONFOTUR resolution to access Ley 158-01 incentives. Setbacks, height limits, and beach-protection rules under Ley 305-68 apply within 60 meters of the coastline, and the Monumento Natural Lagunas Cabarete y Goleta (MIMARENA, Ley 64-00 / Ley 202-04) constrains development near the wetlands. Century 21 Perdomo introduces buyers to architects and builders with completed projects on the north coast.
What lot sizes are typical in Cabarete?
Urban infill parcels along the Playa Cabarete strip commonly start around 300 m², suitable for single villas or small multi-unit buildings. Lots inside Pro-Cab, Perla Marina, and Sea Horse Ranch usually run from one thousand to several thousand square meters, fitting private estates with ocean views or pool gardens. Hillside parcels above town deliver dramatic views on similar plot sizes, and inland tracts east toward Parque Nacional El Choco extend to several hectares, supporting eco-projects or larger builds. Century 21 Perdomo matches the parcel to your build program and any planned phases before viewings.
How does land ownership work in the Dominican Republic?
The Dominican Republic uses the Torrens title system. Every registered parcel is recorded at the Registro de Títulos, and the Certificado de Título is the sole definitive proof of ownership — replacing notarial deeds as the primary instrument. Buyers should always order a certified title search before signing. Foreign buyers receive the same Certificado de Título as Dominican citizens, with no nationality restrictions. Century 21 Perdomo coordinates the title search and registration with local counsel.
What taxes apply when buying a lot in Cabarete?
The buyer pays the 3% Impuesto de Transferencia Inmobiliaria (DGII), calculated on the higher of the purchase price or the DGII-assessed value, plus minor registry fees. Annual IPI of 1% applies above a defined threshold; qualifying tourism projects under Ley 158-01 can secure a 10-year IPI exemption granted by CONFOTUR (MITUR). ITBIS does not apply to raw land transactions. Century 21 Perdomo prepares a full cost sheet before any offer.