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Housing in Final Fantasy XIV is more than just a place to decorate—it’s an immersive part of the social and gameplay experience. Whether you want to host parties, raise chocobos, or create a cozy sanctuary, Onlyfarms.gg is here to guide you every step of the way.
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🗺️ Housing Districts Overview
There are five unique residential districts in FFXIV, each with its own charm and theme:
| District | City-State | Unlock Quest |
|---|---|---|
| Mist | Limsa Lominsa | Where the Heart Is (Mist) |
| Goblet | Ul’dah | Where the Heart Is (Goblet) |
| Lavender Beds | Gridania | Where the Heart Is (Lavender Beds) |
| Shirogane | Kugane | I Dream of Shirogane |
| Empyreum | Ishgard | Ascending to Empyreum |
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🏘️ Housing Structure
Each housing district contains:
- 24 Wards (each with a main and subdivision)
- 30 plots per division → 1,440 plots per district
- Total of 7,200 housing plots per world
⚠️ Plot Types:
- Some wards are limited to Free Companies
- Others are for private buyers
These reservations rotate periodically based on demand.
🎁 Housing Benefits
FFXIV housing isn’t just cosmetic—it offers real utility:
| Feature | Function |
|---|---|
| Teleportation | Place a Miniature Aetheryte for fast travel |
| Market Access | Nearby Summoning Bells & Marketboards |
| Chocobo Stables | Raise, train & recolor chocobos up to Rank 20 |
| Gardening | Grow exclusive materials (e.g., Thavnairian Onion, Allagan Melon) |
| Company Workshops | Build airships, submarines, and craft Aetherial Wheels |
🧾 Plot Purchase – The Lottery System
As of Patch 6.1, all plots are acquired via a lottery system. Here’s what you’ll need:
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Level Requirement | At least one job at level 50 |
| Grand Company Rank | Second Lieutenant or higher |
| For Free Companies | FC must be level 6+ with 4+ members |
| Home World Status | Character must be on their Home World |
💰 Plot Prices:
| Plot Size | Price (Gil) |
|---|---|
| Small | 300,000 |
| Medium | 1,000,000 |
| Large | 3,000,000 |
🏠 Housing Relocation
If you already own a plot and want to move:
- You must win a new lottery
- Furnishings are stored automatically
- Fixtures adjust to the new district’s style
✨ Everything transfers, including:
- Gardens
- Chocobo Stables
- Company Workshop setup
- Tenant access
🔐 Housing Access and Tenants
| Owner Type | Access Management |
|---|---|
| Free Company | Officers assign housing permissions from FC menu |
| Personal Owner | Invite up to 3 tenants and customize access via Shared Estate Settings |
💥 Demolition System
| Time Since Last Login | Result |
|---|---|
| 30 days | Timer appears in UI |
| 35 days | Email warning sent |
| 45 days | Plot demolished, partial refund available |
Manual relinquishment of a plot yields no gil refund. Furnishings must be removed beforehand.
🚪 Private Chambers and Apartments
| Option | Cost | Access Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Private Chamber | 300,000 gil | Requires FC membership and Free Company housing |
| Apartment Room | 500,000 gil | No FC or plot required, available in all residential zones |
🛋️ A perfect alternative if plots are sold out or unavailable.
🎨 Housing Customization and Furniture Sources
From exterior walls to interior orchestration rolls, the housing system is highly customizable:
| Source | Available Items |
|---|---|
| Vendors (districts) | Basic furniture, gardens, stables, orchestrions |
| Beast Tribe Vendors | Exclusive furniture after reaching reputation milestones |
| Gold Saucer | Game machines, themed decor for MGP |
| Crafting | Profession-based decor, functional items, housing features |
| Dungeons | Some drop exclusive furnishing items |
| Extreme Trials | Trophies & crafting materials |
| Treasure Hunts | Rare materials for decor |
🌿 Functional Housing Features
🌱Gardening
Grow rare plants and cross-breed hybrids for:
- Chocobo food (e.g., Thavnairian Onion)
- Mount crafting materials (e.g., Cloudsbreath)
- Rare minions (e.g., Allagan Melon)
🐤 Chocobo Stables
Train your Chocobo to:
- Increase XP and rank
- Unlock recolors
- Prepare for PvP or mounts!
🛠️ Company Workshop
Used to:
- Construct airships/submarines
- Build rare housing sets and wheels
- Prototype exclusive Free Company items
🔄 Aetherial Wheels
Free Company-exclusive utility to prepare Company Actions without spending points.
- Must be crafted and charged
- Grade 3 Wheels offer the best buffs
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