Welcome to the North Dakota Department of Trust Lands.
Use this website to see how we impact the funding of North Dakota schools, find upcoming Trust Land auctions, download or submit official forms, and search for unclaimed property.
LEASE AUCTIONS
View available school trust land tracts, minimum bid amounts, county auction details, and more.
RIGHTS-OF-WAY
Submit information online to obtain easements, surface damage agreements, and other permits.
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Full Notice of Intent to Adopt and Amend Administrative Rules
Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at 08:00 am - Monday, November 8, 2021 at 05:00 pm
Categories: Land BoardFULL NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT AND AMEND ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
TAKE NOTICE the Department of Trust Lands, on behalf of the Board of University and School Lands, will hold a public hearing to address adoption, repeal, and amendment to rules contained in N.D. Admin. Code Title 85, at 10:00 a.m. CT, on October 26, 2021, at the Fort Totten Room, North Dakota State Capitol, 600 East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, North Dakota…
- Full Notice of Intent to Adopt and Amend Administrative Rules;
- Administrative Rules as presented to the Board of University and School Lands August 26, 2021
- Administrative Rules Procedure
The proposed rules may be reviewed at the office of the Department of Trust Lands, 1707 North 9th Street, Bismarck, North Dakota 58501, or online at the web address: https://www.land.nd.gov/. A copy of the proposed rules and/or regulatory analysis may be requested by writing the above address, emailing dtlrequest@nd.gov, or by calling (701) 328-1918. Written or oral comments on the proposed rules sent to the above address, email address, or telephone number and received by November 8, 2021, will be fully considered.
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+1 701-328-0950,,439970654# United States, Fargo
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Land Board September 30, 2021 9:00 AM
Thursday, September 30, 2021 at 09:00 am - 12:00 pm
Categories: Land BoardThe regular meeting of the Land Board will be held in the Governor's Conference Room and Via Microsoft Teams. All those who wish to attend through Microsoft Teams may join via the link provided below.
Conference ID: 424 866 903#
Land Board meeting materials will be provided as they become available.
Fall 2021 Surface Lease Auction Schedule & County Advertisements
Monday, October 4, 2021 at 08:00 am - Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 05:00 pm
Categories: SurfaceThe Department of Trust Lands on behalf of the Board of University and School Lands will conduct fall surface lease auctions in October 2021.
Full List of Tracts Offered this Fall by County
Please Note: Advertisements are ran in their corresponding official county newspapers.
EnergyNet Oil & Gas Lease Auction October 26-November 2, 2021
Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 08:00 am - Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at 05:00 pm
Categories: MineralsThe nomination deadline for the upcoming October 26 - November 2, 2021 Oil & Gas Lease online auction is September 10th.
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Tracts Available for Surface Lease
Tracts that are unleased after the spring auctions are held are offered on a first come, first served basis for the advertised minimum rent. Unleased tracts are available until August 31st.
Badlands Area Water Adjustment Region
The North Dakota Department of Trust lands has expanded its policy addressing Livestock Water Developments in the Badlands Water Adjustment Region. The policy has been modified as follows:
Surface Tracts Available for Hay Cutting Permit
The following tracts are available for nominating for a hay cutting permit.
If you are interested in nominating please call the Department and ask for the Surface Division at 328-2800.
The permit for hay cutting will be granted through a sealed bid process after advertising in the tract's official county newspaper.
Barnes T142N, R60W Section 5 NE¼
LaMoure T135N, R66W Section 16 SE¼
Department of Trust Land's Drought Management
The Department of Trust Lands provides up to 100% of the development cost of permanent improvements. Please read our The Department of Trust Land's Drought Management Newsletter for more information.
2021 County Rents and Prices Survey Available Now
The Most Recent Survey - 2021 County Rents and Prices Survey
Last Year's Survey - 2020 County Rents and Prices Survey
Past Surveys can be found under the Resources tab.
Department of Trust Lands Facility
The Department of Trust Lands is open to outside guests. Appointments are not mandatory but are encouraged to ensure proper staff is available to answer your questions.
DTL focuses on safely providing service with controlled access to our facility; masks are requested.