• 6090 Boxer St, Utqiagvik, AK 99723

Supporting Your Land Rights

Realty

Welcome to the Realty Department of the Native Village of Barrow. We are here to assist our tribal members in protecting and managing their land rights. Our focus is on ensuring that Native Allotments and Restricted Trustee Deeds are handled with care and respect, preserving these valuable assets for generations to come.

What We Do

The Realty Department is dedicated to helping you safeguard your land rights. We offer a variety of services that cover everything from managing Native Allotments to navigating the complexities of land transactions. Our goal is to support you in maintaining ownership and rights over your land within the Native Village of Barrow.

Native Allotments
Native Allotments
We provide guidance and support for the management, transfer, and protection of Native Allotments. Whether you need help understanding your options or completing a transaction, we’re here to ensure your rights are upheld.
Permits & Rights
Permits & Rights
  • Revocable Use Permits-For temporary land use, we issue and manage permits.
  • Right-of-Way Agreements-We help with agreements to ensure proper access and use of land.
  • Mortgages-Assistance with mortgage transactions involving restricted land, ensuring your rights are protected.
Probate Services
Probate Services
Our Probate Services help you through handling the necessary paperwork and communicating with the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Alaska Region. We also assist with drafting Last Will & Testaments to help you plan for the future.
Addressing Trespass Issues
Addressing Trespass Issues
If you’re facing unauthorized use or encroachment on your land, we’ll work with you to resolve the issue and protect your property.
Land Sales and Transactions
Land Sales and Transactions
We manage a range of land transactions, including:
  • Advertised Sales-Public sales managed through official advertisements.
  • Negotiated Sales-Private sales agreements tailored to meet your needs.
  • Gift Deeds-Helping you transfer land to family members as a gift.
Repatriation
Repatriation
We are committed to returning tribal funerary objects and human remains to their rightful place in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA).
Native Allotments
Native Allotments
We provide guidance and support for the management, transfer, and protection of Native Allotments. Whether you need help understanding your options or completing a transaction, we’re here to ensure your rights are upheld.
Land Sales and Transactions
Land Sales and Transactions
We manage a range of land transactions, including:
  • Advertised Sales-Public sales managed through official advertisements.
  • Negotiated Sales-Private sales agreements tailored to meet your needs.
  • Gift Deeds-Helping you transfer land to family members as a gift.
Addressing Trespass Issues
Addressing Trespass Issues
If you’re facing unauthorized use or encroachment on your land, we’ll work with you to resolve the issue and protect your property.
Probate Services
Probate Services
Losing a loved one is hard enough without the added stress of dealing with land ownership issues. Our Probate Services help you through this process, handling the necessary paperwork and communicating with the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Alaska Region. We also assist with drafting Last Will & Testaments to help you plan for the future.
Permits & Rights
Permits & Rights
  • Revocable Use Permits-For temporary land use, we issue and manage permits.
  • Right-of-Way Agreements-We help with agreements to ensure proper access and use of land.
  • Mortgages-Assistance with mortgage transactions involving restricted land, ensuring your rights are protected.
Repatriation
Repatriation
We are committed to returning tribal funerary objects and human remains to their rightful place in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA).

Protecting Our Future

Who We Serve

We are here to support tribal members who own or have inherited restricted trust lands or deeds within the Native Village of Barrow. This includes those with Native Allotments and interests in the USS 4615 Barrow Townsite.