Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation Receives BIA Approval for Leasing Ordinance Under HEARTH Act

Summary

The Bureau of Indian Affairs approved the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation's California Leasing Ordinance, allowing the Tribe to enter into business leases without further BIA approval, under the Helping Expedite and Advance Responsible Tribal Homeownership Act of 2012 (HEARTH Act).

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