# BIA Proposes Tribal Facility Lease Updates

The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is seeking comments on proposed updates to its Section 105(l) facility lease guidance for Tribes and Tribal Organizations. The proposals address federally funded facilities, pre-approval for new construction, reserve calculations, appraisals, and lease backdating, with potential effects on lease compensation, facility planning, and renewal submissions. Written comments are due **October 12, 2026 (4 days remaining)**.

- Tribal entities, facility owners, and contractors supporting Section 105(l) leases can submit written comments to consultation@bia.gov by the deadline; questions about the proposed updates can be directed to Cody Seaton at cody.seaton@bia.gov.
- Because the changes are proposed, stakeholders should assess how the covered topics could affect their lease calculations, construction plans, appraisals, and renewal submissions, and identify any concerns or operational impacts in their comments.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** October 07, 2026

### Government Entities
- Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
- Office of Tribal Leases
- Office of the Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs
- Division of Facilities Management and Construction

### Sources
- [BIA Proposes Updates to Section 105(l) Facility Lease Process | Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC - JDSupra](https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/bia-proposes-updates-to-section-105-l-7892372) - JDSupra