How to compensate for private yards: policy interpretation and case analysis
In recent years, with the advancement of urban renewal and land expropriation, the issue of compensation for private yards has become a hot topic of social concern. This article combines the hot topics and actual cases on the Internet in the past 10 days to analyze policy interpretations, compensation standards, dispute points, etc., to help owners better protect their rights and interests.
1. Interpretation of private yard compensation policy

According to the "Regulations on the Expropriation and Compensation of Houses on State-owned Land" and local implementation rules, the following factors need to be considered for compensation in private yards:
| Compensation items | Calculation method | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| main body of house | According to the appraised price or reset to a new price | Including building area and structural grade |
| Courtyard land | According to land use right area × location price | Proof of ownership required |
| Ancillary facilities | Individual assessments (e.g. fences, trees, etc.) | Requires on-site investigation and confirmation |
2. Hot controversial cases in 2024
Recent cases that have sparked heated discussions show that the compensation standards for courtyards vary widely:
| area | Courtyard area (㎡) | Compensation amount (yuan/㎡) | focus of controversy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaoyang District, Beijing | 120 | 8500 | Not included in historical use value |
| Wuhou District, Chengdu | 80 | 3200 | There is a big price gap with surrounding land prices |
| Guangzhou Tianhe District | 60 | 6800 | Compensation method compulsory selection of property rights exchange |
3. Rights protection suggestions and precautions
1.Preparation of ownership certificate: Make sure to provide complete land use right certificates, real estate certificates and other documents. Courtyards without certificates need to claim rights through historical surveying and mapping data.
2.Evaluate the objection process: If you have any objection to the evaluation results, you can apply for review within 10 days of receiving the report, and if necessary, entrust a third-party agency to re-evaluate.
3.Negotiation skills: Focus on the actual use value of the courtyard (such as planting income, living functions), you can refer to the following data to enhance your persuasiveness:
| Courtyard function | value reference standard | Legal basis |
|---|---|---|
| planting land | Compensation based on 3-5 times annual income | Article 48 of the Land Management Law |
| Leisure courtyard | Reference community green space premium rate | Local collection details |
4. Latest policy developments
In June 2024, the Ministry of Natural Resources issued the "Guidance on Improving the Expropriation and Compensation Mechanism (Draft for Comments)", which plans to make clearer provisions on courtyard compensation:
- Divide the courtyard intoconstruction area(within 3 meters immediately adjacent to the house) andextension area, set the compensation coefficient separately (the draft recommends 1.2-1.5 times)
- Introductionemotional value compensation, an additional 5%-10% compensation can be applied for courtyards that have been continuously used for more than 20 years.
- buildDynamic adjustment of compensation standardsmechanism to revise the base price every three years based on land value appreciation.
Conclusion
Private yard compensation involves many factors such as law, evaluation, and negotiation. It is recommended that owners collect evidence in advance and consult professional lawyers when necessary. Recent successful rights protection cases in many places show that through administrative review or litigation procedures, the compensation amount can be increased by 18%-35% on average (data source: 2024 Land Acquisition Rights Protection Report).
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