Mohegans Get Green Light for 75-Year Tribal Home Leases
Published Date: 3/25/2025
Notice
Summary
The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut just got the green light to manage their own residential leases on tribal land without needing extra approval from the government. This means they can offer home leases for up to 75 years, making it easier and faster for tribe members to secure housing. This change started on March 18, 2025, and helps the tribe take charge of their land and homes with more freedom and control.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Tribe can approve 75‑year home leases
The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut is now authorized to enter into residential leases without further Secretary of the Interior approval. Under the HEARTH Act rules approved for the Tribe, residential leases may have a primary term of up to 75 years. This approval was made on March 18, 2025.
State/local taxes preempted on lease improvements
Permanent improvements, leasehold or possessory interests, and activities under leases on Mohegan trust land are not subject to State and local taxation and instead may be subject to taxation by the Mohegan Tribe. The notice cites 25 CFR 162.017 and confirms that Federal preemption of State and local taxes applies to leases entered under approved Tribal HEARTH regulations.
Federal oversight retained for lease violations
Although the Tribe can enter leases under its approved ordinance, the Secretary of the Interior retains authority to remedy violations, including terminating a lease or rescinding approval of the Tribal regulations and reassuming lease approval duties. That residual federal authority remains part of the leasing framework for the Tribe.
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