What is it called when taxpayer property is leased by government to private business?

Question

Its happening everywhere in the US right now. But I forget what its called can anyone enlighten me?

Answer 1

You might be thinking of "eminent domain", but that refers to private property being taken by government for public use.

I just researched your question a bit and the most common terms I could find are "government property lease" or "public land lease".

But it is a thought-provoking question. Seems like if public property is leased, e.g. to an oil company or a utility, we should all get a cut, like a check in the mail.