The Realty Division provides assistance to the Bureau of Indian Affairs for Tribal Citizens who are enrolled in Naqsraġmiut Tribal Council, Native Village of Nuiqsut, Native Village of Pt. Lay and Native Village of Kaktovik, who own or inherited native restricted land, from the Bureau of Land Management. ICAS provides this support with Resolutions from each Tribe. Our goal is to provide the best service for tribal citizens that include land conveyances, allotment adjudication, rights protection, land management and probate processes. Soon, these services will include the Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act Housing services provided to the Arctic Slope Region. We strive to improve living standards for Iñupiaq families and individuals by planning, developing, implementing, controlling, and evaluating housing operations and programs, ensuring enhanced quality of life and effective housing solutions for the community.
The ICAS Realty Department fulfills a critical role in managing and supporting the real estate needs of holders of individual restricted lands. Their objectives encompass a wide range of services designed to ensure responsible land use and efficient record-keeping. These services include:
- Land Use Planning: The department assists landowners with planning for the development and utilization of their restricted lands.
- Data Collection and Processing: They gather and process essential information for land transactions, streamlining the process for landowners.
- Lease Administration: The department efficiently manages lease agreements between landowners and potential users of the land.
- Land Title Records Management: They ensure accurate and secure maintenance of land title records for individual landowners.
- Heirship Research: The department assists in determining rightful heirs to restricted lands, crucial for ensuring proper inheritance.
- Resource Inventory Development: They conduct research to identify and document valuable resources present on the land.
- Claim of Trespass Investigation: The department prepares detailed case reports to support landowners in cases of trespassing and potential damages.
