With the continuous advancement of urban-rural integration, the circulation and utilization of rural homesteads have gradually become prominent. In order to solve the problem of idle rural homesteads and waste of land resources, the state issued the Pilot Plan for Deepening the Reform of the Rural Homestead System in June 2020, opening a new chapter in the reform of rural homesteads. In this pilot program, the paid withdrawal of rural homesteads has become one of the hot spots of farmers. However, there are many controversies and questions about the policy and compensation standards for paid withdrawal of rural homesteads. In particular, the high compensation standards introduced in some places have aroused public doubts and discussions. This article will provide an in-depth look at the topic of paid withdrawal of rural homesteads to help readers better understand the relevant policies and measures.
1. Policy background
In recent years, with the advancement of urbanization and the decrease of rural population, the phenomenon of rural homestead idleness has become increasingly serious, resulting in the waste and irrational use of rural land resources. In order to solve this problem, the state decided to implement the policy of paid withdrawal of rural homesteads and encourage farmers to return their idle homesteads to village collectives, so as to promote the rational use of land resources.
2. Policy content
According to the Pilot Program for Deepening the Reform of the Rural Homestead System, the specific standards and methods for the paid withdrawal of rural homesteads need to be determined according to the actual situation. Generally speaking, farmers can return eligible homesteads to village collectives according to the principle of voluntary withdrawal and receive certain monetary compensation. The compensation rate is usually determined by a third-party appraisal agency or the local comprehensive land price.
Recently, the paid withdrawal policy of rural homesteads in Wuyi County, Jinhua City, Zhejiang Province has attracted widespread attention. According to reports, the county issued an "Implementation Opinions on the Paid Withdrawal of Rural Homesteads (Trial)", which clearly stated that eligible villagers can choose to withdraw from homesteads and receive monetary compensation of 350,000 yuan per mu. In addition, if the case is withdrawn as a whole, the indoor personnel can also receive an additional compensation of 40,000 yuan.
However, it should be noted that the compensation amount of 350,000 yuan per mu may not be as high as it seems on the surface. First of all, rural homesteads rarely meet the standard of one mu, so the actual amount of compensation received may be much less than 350,000 yuan. Secondly, even if it is calculated according to the compensation standard of 350,000 yuan per mu, it is only 525 yuan per square meter, which is lower than that of urban commercial housing. As a result, the actual amount of compensation received may not be ideal for farmers with smaller homesteads.
It is worth mentioning that policies similar to those in Wuyi County, Jinhua City, are not alone. In recent years, in order to promote the optimal allocation of urban and rural construction land resources and the intensive utilization of rural land resources, many areas have carried out the pilot work of paid withdrawal of rural homesteads. For example, in May 2022, Jinzhai County, Lu'an City, Anhui Province, issued a notice on the "Interim Measures for the Voluntary Paid Withdrawal of Rural Homesteads in Jinzhai County", which clarified that eligible farmers can withdraw from homesteads and be compensated according to the compensation standards of different building structures.
The policy of paid withdrawal of rural homestead land has certain positive significance in promoting the rational use of rural land resources and increasing farmers' income. First of all, the paid withdrawal of homesteads can avoid the idleness and waste of rural homesteads and improve the land utilization rate. Secondly, the paid withdrawal of homestead is a way to increase income for some farmers, especially in the process of urbanization, the value of homestead continues to increase, and a considerable compensation can be obtained by withdrawing from homestead. However, there are also some problems and hidden worries in the policy of paid withdrawal of rural homesteads. First, some farmers may be concerned that they will not be able to get suitable housing conditions again after exiting their homesteads. Secondly, due to the limited homestead resources and the uncertainty of market supply and demand, the compensation standard may be unstable, which may lead to some impulsive choices and decisions.
From an economic point of view, the paid withdrawal policy of rural homesteads can solve the problem of idle rural homesteads and improve the utilization efficiency of land resources to a certain extent. However, for individual farmers, whether or not to opt out of homestead land requires a comprehensive balance of factors. Personally, I believe that in a specific period and under specific conditions, choosing to withdraw from the homestead with compensation may be a rational choice, which can help farmers obtain a considerable economic income. However, for some farmers with deep feelings and traditional concepts, homesteads have important symbolic significance, and it is difficult to make a decision to quit the homestead only through economic interests.
In short, the implementation of the policy of paid withdrawal of rural homesteads can promote the rational use of rural land resources and improve the income level of farmers, but it is also necessary to further improve the policy details and standardize the operating procedures to ensure the reasonable and effective protection of farmers' rights and interests. Regardless of the way farmers choose, they need to consider a variety of factors to make decisions in order to maximize their own benefits. It is hoped that through the introduction and discussion of this article, readers can have a deeper understanding and understanding of the paid withdrawal policy of rural homesteads.