To get a Settlement Title in ROB RUN, research it in the Documents branch of the Shipments tree, then buy the item on the Black Market through Lenny or your base laptop. The game’s Codex says to then find an unclaimed settlement on the global map in a matching district level and apply the document.
Research alone gets you nothing to apply, which is the most common way to get stuck here, and a title is a lot of money to spend if your server has no unclaimed land left. Here is the full route. Prices are launch-week values as of the November 6 build, and research costs can differ by server.
How to Get a Settlement Title, Step by Step
- Check the global map first. Look for an unclaimed settlement at the level you want, before you spend anything. A title does not reserve land.
- Open the Shipments tree. Press H, or use the side menu in the desert, at Lenny’s Motel or in Looty Bay.
- Research the title. It is in the Documents branch, with one for each district level.
- Buy the title. Use the Black Market through Lenny or the laptop. Research unlocks it and the purchase is paid separately.
- Check your inventory. It should be there as an item.
- Go to the settlement and apply it. The Codex says the claimed settlement then opens for occupancy.
Since Kefir’s November 4 changes, even tier 1 settlements cost a document instead of cash. The November 5 patch raised the price of these documents to fit the seven-day cycle, and says they still have a small chance to drop in loot, so hold on to any you find.
Settlement Title Prices
| Title | Research | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 district | about $100,000 | about $200,000 |
| Level 2 district | about $500,000 | about $2,000,000 |
| Level 3 district | about $2,000,000 | about $6,000,000 |
Higher titles also take a better laptop. Your laptop tier matches the level of the district your plot is in, so as of the November 6 build the level 3 title appears only for someone living in a level 2 district or better.
Settlement Title vs Land Plot Title
These two documents sound alike and do different jobs, and buying the wrong one is an expensive mistake.
| Document | What it does |
|---|---|
| Land Plot Title | Rents one plot inside a settlement someone already owns |
| Settlement Title | Buys a whole unclaimed settlement, plots and all |
If you only want a place to live, you want the cheaper one, which our house guide covers. A settlement with empty rental plots is not the same as an unclaimed one, either. If it has an owner, you can rent there, but you cannot buy it.
What the Owner Gets
Kefir’s help center says you get a cut of the money your tenants spend and launder, and that you have to collect it in person. The Codex, the November 5 patch and Kefir’s Power Pyramid post add three more points:
- Free base placement. The Codex says you can reserve a plot for free as the owner.
- Tax on laundering and Black Market purchases. The November 5 patch raised this for owners of level 2 and level 3 settlements.
- Security of ownership. Kefir says no one can seize your settlement before the wipe.
As of the November 6 build, you collect the tax at the Debt Collectors’ Van in that settlement, and no new tax builds up until you have collected the last lot. So stopping by often earns more than saving it up. Be careful on those trips, since settlements have no police.
Is It Worth Buying?
That depends on your server and how far into the cycle you are. Owner income depends on tenants, so a settlement earns the most when you buy early on a busy server and residents have time to launder and spend through you. The Federal Raid wipes plots and bases every seven days, so a title bought on day six has little time to pay itself back.
You also do not need one to get started. A rented plot already gives you a base, a Laundering Desk and business slots, and you can raise the money for a title from there with our money guide. Owning does have one quiet benefit for everyone: it opens the land, since players can only rent inside a settlement with an owner.
Above owners in Kefir’s pyramid sit District Owners, which are clans that control a district and take a share of the taxes. A clan can also speed up your laundering this way, so it is worth pairing an owner with a strong clan if you can.
If Every Settlement Is Taken
You do not have to give up on a base. Buy a Land Plot Title and rent a spot in someone else’s settlement. If you specifically want to be an owner, a fresh server is the best place to try, since nobody owns land there yet. Kefir plans at least one new server a day in each region, and our server guide explains how to move and what it costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I buy a Settlement Title in ROB RUN? On the Black Market, through Lenny or your base laptop, after you research it in the Documents branch of the Shipments tree.
Why can’t I use my Settlement Title? Check that you bought it and did not only research it, that its level matches the district, and that the settlement is unclaimed. A settlement with an owner cannot be bought.
How much is a Settlement Title? About $100,000 to research and $200,000 to buy at level 1, as of the November 6 build. The price climbs steeply at levels 2 and 3.
Can someone take my settlement? Not before the wipe. Kefir says no one can seize it, though your base on it can still be raided.
How do I collect settlement tax? In person, at the Debt Collectors’ Van in that settlement. Collect often, because a new tax does not start until you have taken the last one.