Jamul Village Gets Lease Freedom for Solar and Farms
Published Date: 6/5/2025
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Summary
The Jamul Indian Village of California got the green light to manage their own leases for homes, businesses, farms, and even wind and solar projects without needing extra government approval. This change gives the Tribe more control and speeds up how they use their land for all kinds of cool projects. It’s a big win for the Tribe’s growth and independence, with no extra costs or delays expected.
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Tribe Authorized to Approve Many Lease Types
The Assistant Secretary approved the Jamul Indian Village of California's Amended Leasing Ordinance under the Helping Expedite and Advance Responsible Tribal Homeownership (HEARTH) Act of 2012. The Tribe can now enter into agriculture, business, residential, wind and solar, wind energy evaluation, public, religious, educational, and recreational leases without further Secretary of the Interior approval. This gives the Tribe local control to approve those leases directly.
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