Maybe you’ve seen them around the neighborhood, sprouting on someone’s many acres of property. Or perhaps a business or a church suddenly had a lot of construction and one went up on their front lawn.

We’re talking about cell towers. Demand is at an all-time high and tons of them are going up all over America.

The largest cell phone tower companies have around 40,000 towersapiece. The wireless tower construction industry is growing at an incredible pace. They raked in around $7 billion last year.

The good news? You can get a piece of that $7 billion for yourself.

We’re going to walk you through how to get a cell tower on your property. Just follow these five easy steps!

1. Do Your Homework

If you’re lucky, the cell tower companies will come knocking on your door. Don’t wait that long — be proactive and find out if you’re even a candidate.

Make a call to your city or county zoning office and do some research into local zoning laws. Your zoning codes might not allow for cell phone towers on your property.

Once you’ve got the green light from your local zoning office, here are your next steps.

2. Is There a Need for a Cellular Tower?

Has a cell tower gone up nearby? If so, a carrier might not be looking to build another one.

If a tower has gone up within ½ mile of an urban area, one mile of suburban, or three miles of a rural area, you might be out of luck.

You can check the coverage maps of the big four carriers here:

  • Verizon: https://goo.gl/yWD7bs
  • AT&T: https://goo.gl/ufIlwz
  • T-Mobile: https://goo.gl/mx4hlO
  • Sprint: https://goo.gl/V65UE0

White colored areas need coverage, solid colored areas don’t. Find out where your house lies and go from there.

3. Make Yourself Visible

There are a few ways for you to let cell tower companies know your land is available. Here are some ideas to get you started:

  • Put a highly visible sign on your property
  • Attend local zoning hearings and see if there are cell towers going up nearby
  • This is expensive but flashy: pay for a billboard

Always make it easy for wireless tower companies to find you. Include your phone number, email, or even a website.

4. Go Right to the Source

During your research phase, you might’ve noticed one specific carrier doesn’t have as much coverage. Should your property be placed in a great spot for them to build, it doesn’t hurt to reach out to them directly.

Include details like the size of your land, local zoning laws, distance from major roadways, and, of course, your contact information including your address.

5. Be Patient!

Unfortunately, it can take years to get a cell tower land lease. Just like the famous song, “the waiting is the hardest part”.

While this can be discouraging, don’t give up. This is especially true if, as we mentioned earlier, there’s not enough coverage in your area.

All About How To Get a Cell Tower on Your Property

There are many advantages to having a cell tower on your property. It takes a little legwork and some patience, but don’t worry. With this guide to how to get a cell tower on your property, you’ve got the tools you need to get a leg up on the competition.

Be proactive and work for what you want. Contact us today to find out what we can do to help you lease your land to a cell tower company!