Leases and licenses across the state earn money for Montana’s schools. Fees and terms are dependent on the use. All applications start with a local DNRC field office.
Leases
- Long-term contracts
- Issued by competitive bid or transfer
- Lessee owns structures/improvements
Learn More and View Available Leases:
Agriculture or GrazingCabin Sites
Commercial Development
Wind and Solar Development
Licenses
- Short-term authorizations
- Issued by application or competitive bid
- Not transferrable
- No structures/improvements
Learn More about Licenses:
Land UseCommercial or Concentrated Recreation
Public Use
Firewood and Christmas Trees