The article presents (methodology) an algorithm with the help of which one can conduct, in a fairly objective manner, an evaluation of rural areas for decision making purposes of the local government administration. Conducting the procedure indicated in the algorithm limits subjectivity of the decisions to a minimum. enables to compare land objects and their ranking/classification using available characteristics of the examined land objects which are in the databases of local self-governments and land register. The algorithm allows for the application of simple electronic tools, which perfectly support the decision making process.