# NPS Seeks Truro Dune Shack Lessee

The National Park Service is seeking proposals for a competitive 10-year lease of the historic Armstrong Dune Shack at Cape Cod National Seashore in Truro, Massachusetts. Proposals are due January 8, 2027, at 5 p.m. ET. The lessee will pay at least fair market rent and take responsibility for repairs, routine maintenance, and replacement of the blackwater waste system; the remote site has no commercial utilities or paved road access. NPS will evaluate proposals for preservation and visitor enjoyment, consistency with the shack’s historic character, financial capability, and environmental practices.

- Applicants should review the RFP and account for the site’s access and infrastructure limitations, including the cost of maintaining or replacing the waste system.
- The lease is relevant to organizations and individuals with the financial capacity and experience to maintain a historic property while meeting NPS preservation and environmental priorities.
- Proposals are due **January 8, 2027, at 5 p.m. ET**. Inquiries about site-tour availability and the leasing process can be directed to caco_leasing@nps.gov.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Environment
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** November 09, 2026

### Government Entities
- National Park Service (NPS)

### Sources
- [National Park Service Seeks Proposals to Lease Historic Dune Shack - Cape Cod National Seashore (U.S. National Park Service)](https://www.nps.gov/caco/learn/news/national-park-service-seeks-proposals-to-lease-historic-dune-shack.htm) - NPS