Squaxin Island Tribe Cuts Red Tape on Land Leases
Published Date: 4/28/2025
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Summary
The Squaxin Island Tribe just got the green light to handle their own leases for homes, businesses, farms, and even wind and solar projects—all without needing extra approval from the government. This change speeds things up and gives the Tribe more control over their land and future. It’s a big win for the Tribe’s growth and independence, with no extra costs or delays expected.
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Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Tribe Can Lease Homes Without DOI Sign-Off
The Squaxin Island Tribe is now allowed to enter into residential leases on the reservation without further Secretary of the Interior approval under the Helping Expedite and Advance Responsible Tribal Homeownership Act of 2012 (HEARTH Act). This should speed up housing leasing decisions and give the Tribe more direct control over home leases.
Tribe Can Approve Business Leases Locally
The Squaxin Island Tribe may now enter into business leases on tribal lands without further Secretary of the Interior approval under the HEARTH Act. This gives local businesses and entrepreneurs faster access to leased space for shops, offices, and other commercial uses on the reservation.
Tribe Can Lease Land for Farming and Agriculture
The Squaxin Island Tribe is authorized to enter into agriculture and farm leases on the reservation without additional approval from the Secretary of the Interior under the HEARTH Act. Farmers and agricultural operators can therefore obtain tribal land leases through the Tribe directly.
Tribe Can Lease for Wind and Solar Projects
The Squaxin Island Tribe may enter into wind and solar leases and wind energy evaluation leases on the reservation without further Secretary of the Interior approval under the HEARTH Act. This allows renewable energy developers to negotiate leases directly with the Tribe for projects on tribal land.
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