California Tribe Wins Right to Approve Own Land Leases
Published Date: 6/26/2026
Notice
Summary
The Cachil DeHe Band of Wintun Indians of the Colusa Rancheria in California got the green light to handle their own land leases starting June 22, 2026. This means they can now approve leases on their tribal lands without waiting for the federal government, speeding up homeownership and development. It’s a big win for the Tribe’s control over their land and future projects, with no extra state or local taxes on these leases.
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Tribe Authorized to Approve Leases
The Cachil DeHe Band of Wintun Indians of the Colusa Rancheria was approved under the HEARTH Act on June 22, 2026 to enter into leases on its tribal trust lands without further Secretary of the Interior approval. This lets the Tribe approve leases more quickly, which the notice says will speed up homeownership and development on tribal land.
State/Local Tax Preemption on Lease Interests
For leases on the Tribe's trust land under the approved HEARTH Act regulations, permanent improvements, leasehold or possessory interests, and activities under the lease are not subject to State and local taxation and instead may be taxed by the Tribe. The notice applies the Department's rule that federal law preempts state and local taxes for such lease-related interests.
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