{"id":791,"date":"2023-07-07T16:38:55","date_gmt":"2023-07-07T16:38:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/eminent-domain\/?p=791"},"modified":"2023-10-26T04:24:47","modified_gmt":"2023-10-26T04:24:47","slug":"can-the-government-take-your-land-arizona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/eminent-domain\/blog\/can-the-government-take-your-land-arizona\/","title":{"rendered":"Can the Government Take Your Land in Arizona?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Can the Government Legally Take Your Property?<\/h2>\n

Yes. In Arizona, the government has the power to take your property through eminent domain, even if you aren’t interested in selling. However, under the Fifth Amendment, land taken through eminent domain must be for public use, such as projects like widening roads or building new freeways.<\/p>\n

Of course, there are certain requirements that must be met before the government can execute eminent domain. Let’s get into those details next.<\/p>\n

What Is Eminent Domain in Arizona?<\/h2>\n

Eminent domain refers to an exercise of power by a government entity to take private property for public use. From highway commissions and utility companies to airport authorities and community development organizations, these entities have the right to propose to use their eminent domain authority to take private land.<\/p>\n

The U.S. Constitution\u2019s \u201cTakings Clause\u201d of the Fifth Amendment defines the power of eminent domain but does not give the government permission to obtain any property it wants. Instead, it limits the government\u2019s power by requiring that land only be taken for \u201cpublic use\u201d and in exchange for \u201cjust compensation.\u201d<\/p>\n

Under eminent domain in Arizona, there are several categories of property takings, including:<\/p>\n