Sunrise Addition Phase II – Free Lots (Manilla, Iowa)
A free building lot plus five years without property tax in a small western Iowa town.
Record checked Oct 21, 2026 · official source confirmed 14 Nov, 06:01 UTC
Summary
Manilla's development corporation gives away 16 single-family lots in Sunrise Addition Phase II at no cost to people who build a new home, with utilities on site, no hookup fees and a 5-year 100% property-tax abatement.
Dream spread
A free building lot plus five years without property tax in a small western Iowa town.
Relocation reality check
You must finance and build a new single-family home meeting the addition's covenants; build deadline and remaining lot count are not published.
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Eligibility
Qualified individuals or entities that build a new single-family residence complying with Sunrise Addition covenants; first-time buyers may get down-payment help via Region XII COG.
The long game
If United States becomes home, here is the road from first visa to a second passport.
United States · residency → PR → citizenship
Curated- Y0ArriveYear zero
- Y5Citizenship eligible~5 years
Citizenship: 5 years as a lawful permanent resident (3 if married to a US citizen) before naturalizing.
Permanent residency: No fixed clock — a green card requires family, employment or investment sponsorship; relocation incentives don't provide one.
Does program time count toward citizenship? · Does not count
Costs & money
The amounts & terms on record from the official source. USD figures are estimates.
- Property purchase
- Not required
- Tax
- 5-year 100% property tax abatement on the new home.
True cost to move
Upfront cash, reimbursements, and net position after approval — not headline incentive amounts.
- Flights & logistics$1,200
- Temporary housing (90 days)$2,400
- Deposit / first month rent$2,000
- Visa & consular fees$500
- Health insurance$600
- Legal & translation$400
Application roadmap
A practical sequence — adjust for your consulate and timeline.
1. Confirm official eligibility
Read the primary government source.
2. Gather income & employment proof
Bank statements, contracts, or tax records.
3. Book consulate / immigration appointment
Slots vary by country and season.
4. Prepare health coverage
Meet minimum coverage rules before arrival.
Meet people before you go
Existing communities already talking about life in 🇺🇸 United States. Lurk, ask, make a friend — before the flight.
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Source trail
We could not fully confirm the key figures against the official source. Check it yourself before relying on them.
“at no cost to qualified individuals or entities that build a new single family residence subject to certain conditions”
Primary official sourceLast checked Oct 21, 2026- Secondary referenceLast checked Oct 21, 2026
Rule changes
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