The Navajo Nation General Land Development Department (GLDD) administers leasing and permitting developmental actions on approximately 17 million acres of Navajo Trust and Fee Lands within the states of Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. GLDD is among thirteen departments within the Division of Natural Resources in the Navajo Nation Government. GLDD is charged with facilitating authority over telecommunications, easements for all rights-of-way (oil & gas, electrical, water, and service line agreements, etc.), land withdrawal designations, mission site permits, and applications for permissions to survey.
GLDD administratively processes 164 projects electronically using our unique software. All projects are reviewed and voted on by all pertinent Executive offices and approved in a timely manner. Utilizing the aforementioned software, GLDD has helped expedite the 164 Review Process and ensures transparency and efficiency.
Projects Frequently Applied for
- Land Withdrawal Designation (Precursor to a Business Site Lease, Chapter Community Development Projects, etc.)
- Tribal Authorization Access (TAA)
- Religious Land Use Permit
- Telecommunication Tower Lease
- Rights-of-Way
- Permission to Survey
Minimum Requirements for Project Submission
- Filing Fee
- Letter of Application
- Environmental Reviews (Biological and Cultural Resources Compliance Form)
- Field Clearance / Consents
- Legal Survey
- Supporting Chapter Resolution
General Leasing Regulations of 2013
The US Department of Interior approved the Navajo Nation General Leasing Regulations of 2013, giving the Navajo Nation authority to issue its own leases, permits, agriculture, public relations, education, recreation, and residential leases on fee and trust lands. Thus, the Navajo Nation established a General Land Development Department to process all leases and conduct environmental reviews. All leases, permits, and rights-of-way are electronically processed and stored in the Navajo Nation System.
» Navajo Nation General Leasing Regulations of 2013 (opens in new tab)
Navajo Nation Burial & Cemetery (Private/Family Cemetery)
Religious Land Use Permit
» Religious Land Use Permit Checklist(opens in new tab)
» Religious Land Use Permit Application(opens in new tab)
» Religious Land Use Permit Flowchart(opens in new tab)
» Religious Land Use Permit Terms & Conditions (opens in new tab)
» Religious Land Use Permit Resolution RDCJY-26-24 (opens in new tab)
St. Michaels Land Office Documents
For More Information, Please Contact
Byron Bitsoie, Sr.
Delegated Department Manager
Norvina Charleston
Sr. Environmental Specialist
Daryl Lorenzo
Environmental Specialist
Roderick Yazzie
GIS Analyst
Tynisha Jesus
Sr. Office Specialist
Ryan Acothley
Accounts Maintenance Specialist
Olin Kieyoomia
Land Support Agent
Ariel Jones
Records Clerk
Belinda Chee
Senior ROW Agent
GLDD Group Email: glddprojects@navajo-nsn.gov
We are Located in St. Michaels
Located next to Navajo Nation Oil and Gas in St. Michaels
P.O. Box 69 St.
Michaels, AZ 86511
(928) 357-6975