Code of Federal Regulations > Title 25 > Chapter I > Part 166 > Subpart C - Subpart C—Permit Requirements

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Regulations most recently checked for updates: Jan 21, 2026

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

§ 166.200 - When is a permit needed to authorize possession of Indian land for grazing purposes?

§ 166.201 - Must parents or guardians of Indian minors who own Indian land obtain a permit before using land for grazing purposes?

§ 166.202 - May an emancipated minor grant a permit?

§ 166.203 - When can the Indian landowners grant a permit?

§ 166.204 - Who may represent an individual Indian landowner in granting a permit?

§ 166.205 - When can the BIA grant a permit on behalf of Indian landowners?

§ 166.206 - What requirements apply to a permit on a fractionated tract?

§ 166.207 - What provisions will be contained in a permit?

§ 166.208 - How long is a permit term?

§ 166.209 - Must a permit be recorded?

§ 166.210 - When is a decision by the BIA regarding a permit effective?

§ 166.211 - When are permits effective?

§ 166.212 - When may a permittee take possession of permitted Indian land?

§ 166.213 - Must I comply with any standards of conduct if I am granted a permit?

§ 166.214 - Will the BIA notify the permittee of any change in land title status?

OBTAINING A PERMIT

§ 166.215 - How can I find Indian land available for grazing?

§ 166.216 - Who is responsible for permitting Indian land?

§ 166.217 - In what manner may a permit on Indian land be granted?

§ 166.218 - How do I acquire a permit through tribal allocation?

§ 166.219 - How do I acquire a permit through negotiation?

§ 166.220 - What are the basic steps for acquiring a permit through negotiation?

§ 166.221 - How do I acquire an advertised permit through competitive bidding?

§ 166.222 - Are there standard permit forms?

PERMIT (LEASEHOLD) MORTGAGE

§ 166.223 - Can I use a permit as collateral for a loan?

§ 166.224 - What factors does the BIA consider when reviewing a leasehold mortgage?

§ 166.225 - May a permittee voluntarily assign a leasehold interest under an approved encumbrance?

§ 166.226 - May the holder of a leasehold mortgage assign the leasehold interest after a sale or foreclosure of an approved encumbrance?

MODIFYING A PERMIT

§ 166.227 - How can Indian land be removed from an existing permit?

§ 166.228 - How will the BIA provide notice if Indian land is removed from an existing permit?

§ 166.229 - Other than to remove land, how can a permit be amended, assigned, subpermitted, or mortgaged?

§ 166.230 - When will a BIA decision to approve an amendment, assignment, subpermit, or mortgage under a permit be effective?

§ 166.231 - Must an amendment, assignment, subpermit, or mortgage approved under a permit be recorded?