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Law No. 7584 entered into force upon its publication in the Official Gazette No. 33286 dated 20 June 2026. Rather than explaining the statute article by article, this guide takes the property and land owner's perspective: depending on the type of immovable you own, what does Law No. 7584 bring you and what should you do?
The most significant change is the application and restitution opportunity granted for titled immovables that have been placed within state-forest boundaries. For immovables registered in the name of the Treasury, a two-year forfeiture (preclusive) period applies; missing this period may result in a loss of rights.
What Does Law No. 7584 Bring to Property Owners in Brief?
Law No. 7584 (the Law Amending the Soil Conservation and Land Use Law and Certain Other Laws) directly concerns four distinct owner groups in terms of property law: owners of titled immovables within forest boundaries, cooperative members seeking to acquire rights over agricultural land, shareholders of immovables owned by the State Hydraulic Works (DSİ), and owners of unauthorised structures. For some of these groups the law introduces a new opportunity, and for others a new restriction.
The arrangement covers both local property owners and foreign investors acquiring real estate in Türkiye. The sections below explain the practical consequence of the law for each owner group separately.
The greater part of the law, including Articles 9, 14, 23 and 25 examined here, has been in force since its publication date of 20 June 2026. Only Article 20, concerning sugar-beet penalties, will enter into force on 1 January 2027.
A New Opportunity for Owners of Titled Immovables Within Forest Boundaries (Article 14)
Article 14 of Law No. 7584, through the new Additional Article 22 added to the Forest Law (No. 6831), restructures the legal status of immovables that, despite being registered in the land registry in the name of real or legal persons, have been delimited wholly or partly as State forest following a finalised forest cadastre. An owner who holds a title deed but cannot in practice use the immovable because of a forest annotation or title cancellation has the right to apply under this article.
Additional Article 22 addresses the ownership status of the immovable under three separate scenarios. The common feature of these scenarios is that, where the administration deems it appropriate, the title deed is accepted as valid without payment, or the immovable is returned.
Forest Law No. 6831, Additional Article 22 (added by Article 14 of Law No. 7584)For immovables that are not registered in the name of the Treasury, that have been created in accordance with title-deed, cadastre or zoning legislation, and that are still registered in the land registry in the name of real or legal persons, the existing title-deed record is accepted as valid upon the owner's application where the administration deems it appropriate; no payment is taken for the immovable and the forest annotation in the land register is removed.
Your Title Deed May Be Accepted as Valid — In Which Case?
If the immovable is not registered in the name of the Treasury and is still registered in the name of a real or legal person, the existing title-deed record is accepted as valid upon the owner's application to the administration and the General Directorate of Forestry's approval. In that case no payment is taken for the immovable and the forest annotation in the land register is removed. The same result also arises where the General Directorate of Forestry establishes the accuracy of the title-deed record through its own examination; this route may operate on the administration's own initiative, independently of an application by the owner.
Immovables Whose Title Was Cancelled or Transferred to the Treasury — The Restitution Route
For immovables whose title deed was cancelled by a finalised court decision but not yet executed in the land registry, the procedure under the article applies where the value of the immovable has not been paid to the owner, or, if it has been paid, where that value is repaid to the Treasury. The amount to be repaid to the Treasury cannot be lower than the current market value of the immovable.
For immovables whose title was cancelled and registered in the name of the Treasury, the law grants a limited-time restitution opportunity. Former owners or their contractual and legal successors may apply to the administration within two years from the date the law enters into force. Provided that no value has been paid for the immovable, or that any value paid is repaid to the Treasury, the immovable is returned to the person concerned; here too, the amount to be repaid cannot be lower than the current market value of the immovable.
The Two-Year Period: A Forfeiture (Preclusive) Period
The two-year period for the restitution of immovables registered in the name of the Treasury is a period capable of causing a loss of rights. Immovables smaller than three hectares for which no application is made or whose value is not repaid to the Treasury within the period, together with areas such as roads and gaps between immovables, may be evaluated by the General Directorate of National Real Estate. For this reason it is important that owners of the relevant immovables track the application deadline.
Immovables That Cannot Benefit From This Opportunity
Additional Article 22 expressly excludes certain groups of immovables. Owners wishing to benefit from the arrangement must first assess whether their immovable falls within one of these exceptions. The principal excluded immovables are: places within the scope of the Olive Cultivation Improvement Law (No. 3573), immovables within the scope of the Pasture Law (No. 4342), the culture and tourism conservation and development regions and tourism centres designated under the Tourism Encouragement Law (No. 2634), places within the scope of the Bosphorus Law (No. 2960), special-status forest areas, and immovables located in burnt forest areas.
This exception gains importance especially in coastal and tourism-intensive regions such as Antalya: an immovable within a culture and tourism conservation and development region cannot benefit from this new opportunity even if it carries a forest-boundary problem. Disputes arising from the application of this article are heard before the civil court of first instance of the place where the immovable is located.
A New Restriction for Agricultural Land Owners and Cooperative Members (Article 23)
Article 23, through a paragraph added to Article 8 of the Soil Conservation and Land Use Law (No. 5403), as a rule prohibits cooperatives subject to the Cooperatives Law (No. 1163) from acquiring ownership and limited real rights over immovables in certain areas. The arrangement aims to prevent the non-purpose use and fragmentation of agricultural land.
The prohibition covers areas designated in 1/5000 and 1/1000 scale zoning plans as areas whose agricultural character is to be preserved, as well as immovables outside such plans that fall within the scope of Law No. 5403. In these areas cooperatives may not, as a rule, acquire ownership or limited real rights such as usufruct or easement. Those planning to acquire rights over agricultural land through a cooperative structure should assess this restriction before any purchase or project decision.
Direct Sale to Shareholders for DSİ Immovables (Article 9)
Article 9 allows the direct sale, to their shareholders, of immovables owned by the State Hydraulic Works (DSİ) over which a co-ownership relationship has arisen. Although this arrangement concerns a relatively limited group, it eases the route to acquiring ownership over the whole of the immovable for those holding a shareholder position in the relevant immovables. Owners who believe that the immovable in which they hold a share is connected with DSİ ownership should confirm the purchase conditions with the relevant administration.
A Utility-Subscription Ban for Owners of Unauthorised Structures (Article 25)
Article 25 prohibits the connection of utilities such as electricity, water and natural gas to unlicensed or unauthorised structures. The arrangement aims to prevent illegal construction from being effectively legitimised through infrastructure connection. For anyone who owns an unauthorised structure or is considering purchasing one, the consequence is clear: because a utility cannot be connected to a structure contrary to zoning legislation, the usability and transferability of the structure are directly affected. Examining the building permit and occupancy status of the structure before purchase is the safest way to avoid this risk.
What Does Law No. 7584 Bring You, Based on Your Situation?
The table below summarises the position of different property-owner groups under Law No. 7584 and the step each should take.
| Property / Owner Situation | Relevant Article | What the Law Brings | Key Period / Step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Titled immovable carrying a forest annotation | Article 14 | Acceptance of the title as valid without payment and removal of the annotation | Application to the General Directorate of Forestry |
| Immovable whose title was cancelled and transferred to the Treasury | Article 14 | Restitution of the immovable on condition of value repayment | Two years from entry into force (forfeiture period) |
| Acquiring rights over agricultural land through a cooperative | Article 23 | Acquisition of ownership and limited real rights prohibited as a rule | Assessment of the restriction before purchase |
| Shareholder in a DSİ-owned immovable | Article 9 | Possibility of direct sale to the shareholder | Confirmation of sale conditions with the administration |
| Owner of an unauthorised / unlicensed structure | Article 25 | Inability to connect a utility | Examination of permit and occupancy status |
What Should You Do Under Law No. 7584?
The following steps can be taken to determine whether your immovable is affected by Law No. 7584. First, check whether your land register contains a forest annotation, a cancellation record or a similar restriction. Second, assess whether the immovable falls within one of the excluded areas (pasture, olive grove, tourism conservation region, etc.). Third, if a Treasury-transferred immovable is involved, track the two-year application period; this period is of a forfeiture nature. If agricultural land or a cooperative structure is involved, confirm the rights-acquisition prohibition before proceeding.
For property and land owners, Law No. 7584 offers, in some cases, an opportunity to resolve an ownership problem that has remained unsolved for years, while in others it introduces a new restriction. Examining the current cadastre and title-deed status of the immovable is the basic condition for benefiting correctly from this arrangement.
