Paiutes Get Green Light for Independent Tribal Land Leases
Published Date: 11/24/2025
Notice
Summary
The Shivwits Band of Paiutes just got the green light to handle their own land leases without needing extra government approval. This means they can now lease land for homes, businesses, farming, and more, making it easier and faster to grow their community. The approval took effect on September 26, 2025, giving the Tribe more control and flexibility over their land.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Tribe Can Approve Leases Locally
The Shivwits Band of Paiutes (listed as part of the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah) is now authorized to enter into agriculture, business, residential, public, religious, educational, and recreational leases without further approval from the Secretary of the Interior. This approval took effect on September 26, 2025, letting the Tribe approve leases faster and locally.
Allowed Lease Lengths Under HEARTH Act
Under the HEARTH Act, Tribes can enter into leases for most uses with a primary term of 25 years and, in some cases, up to two 25-year renewal terms. For residential, recreational, religious, or educational leases, Tribes may enter into leases with a primary term of up to 75 years without further Secretary approval.
State/Local Taxes Preempted; Tribe May Tax
For land leased under the Tribe's approved regulations, permanent improvements, leasehold or possessory interests, and lease activities are not subject to State and local taxation and may instead be subject to taxation by the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah. The Department applies the same Federal preemption principles to leases under Tribal HEARTH Act regulations as to BIA leasing regulations.
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