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As of Jun 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for independent contractor land entitlement in the United States is $20.65, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Independent Contractor Land Entitlement vs Land Use Planner?

AspectIndependent Contractor Land EntitlementLand Use Planner
CredentialsTypically requires industry experience, knowledge of local regulations, and sometimes certifications in land developmentRequires degrees in urban planning or related fields, often with professional licensing or certification
Work EnvironmentSelf-employed, project-based, often on-site or remoteEmployed by government agencies, consulting firms, or private companies, working in offices or on-site
Industry UsageCommon in real estate development, land acquisition, and entitlement processesUsed in urban planning, zoning, and land use regulation

While both roles involve land development and regulatory processes, an Independent Contractor Land Entitlement focuses on securing project approvals for specific developments, often working independently. A Land Use Planner typically works within organizations to develop and implement land use policies and plans. The roles overlap in understanding land regulations but differ in scope, employment, and certification requirements.

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Infographic showing various Independent Contractor Land Entitlement job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 73% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 19% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,959 per year, or $20.7 per hour.

Director of Land Acquisition and Development

Garden Street Communities

Lakeland, FL • On-site

$78K - $108K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

Garden Street Communities is one of the largest privately held residential land developers operating in seven states across the Southeast. Currently seeking an entrepreneurial leader for the role of Director of Land Acquisition and Development in Lakeland, FL.

You have the opportunity to manage the entire land life-cycle from identifying a raw piece of property to turning that land into finished lots serving future families. We keep it simple and provide managers a high degree of autonomy to act as business managers, with no politics. The more effective you are, the more you earn.


Job Responsibilities
  • Hands-on management of the entire land life-cycle
  • Find and purchase property(s) in the following counties: Highland and Polk.
  • Coordinate and manage properties rezoning, permits and approvals, site civil construction, and platting of finished lots
  • Manage and approve necessary documents and invoices
Requirements
  • A persistent attitude
  • Basic computer and Excel skills
  • Ability to use online GIS tools (eg, property appraiser; county GIS mapper)
  • Knowledge of land, finished lot, and site development costs within the Lakeland market.
  • Local contacts within the Lakeland area, including brokers, site contractors, and engineers (consultants).
  • Acquisition Experience: finding, underwriting, and acquiring residential land.
  • Entitlement Experience: rezoning, permitting, and construction plan approvals for residential subdivisions.
  • Site Development Experience: managing site contractors, overseeing budgets and schedules, hard-scape and landscape installations, platting lots, and project closeout.
Why Garden Street?

Founded in 2016, Garden Street Communities Southeast, LLC is a privately-held residential lot development company focused primarily on land acquisitions and development to sell finished single-family and townhome lots to homebuilders. Garden Street Communities is headquartered in Pensacola, Florida, and operates in seven states across the Southeastern part of the United States, including Texas.

Garden Street Communities manages a wide range of land acquisition, infrastructure development, and project planning activities related to residential lots for a specific community. Land acquisition and lot development activities are currently focused on three regions comprised of twenty individual markets across six Southeastern and Central states Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas, with the expectation of expanding further into other attractive regions.

Garden Street Communities Southeast, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, or any other protected characteristic.