43 C.F.R. § 2653.8-2
Primary place of residence criteria.
Cite as 43 C.F.R. § 2653.8-2 (2026)
(a)
Periods of occupancy.
Casual or occasional use will not be considered as occupancy sufficient to make the tract applied for a primary place of residence.
(b)
Improvements constructed on the land.
(1) Must have a dwelling.
(2) May include associated structures such as food cellars, drying racks, caches etc.
(c)
Evidence of occupancy.
Must have evidence of permanent or seasonal occupancy for substantial periods of time.