[Nssha] NFH Outreach News: The Power of Advocacy – Forest Service Agrees to 30-year Permit Terms

[Renee Kelly]

Such good news!!

God bless you and keep you well,

Renee

> On May 22, 2026, at 4:41 PM, mgbrattland at gerlecreek.com wrote:
> 
> 
> From: Linden Beck <linden.w.beck at gmail.com>
> Sent: Friday, May 22, 2026 3:58 PM
> To: Desiree La Maggiore <desiree.lamaggiore at nationalforesthomeowners.org>
> Subject: NFH Outreach News: The Power of Advocacy – Forest Service Agrees to 30-year Permit Terms
>  
> 
> National Forest Homeowners is pleased to share that the Forest Service has agreed to update
> the standard Recreation Residence Special Use Permits to a 30-year permit term – beginning
> with the 2028 permits reauthorization cycle
> .
> Last year, when NFH President Meredith Randall met with Forest Service Chief Schultz, she
> shared NFH’s position that changing the standard recreation residence permit to a 30-year term
> would give cabin owners more confidence to invest in their cabins and be more efficient for the
> Forest Service to administer. They agreed! And with most permits across the country set to
> expire in 2028, the Forest Service is focused on communication of and training for this policy
> revision.
> 
> So, what does this mean for permit holders with recently issued 2044 permits? The policy
> change is not retroactive, and the Eldorado NF is not required to alter the recently issued 2044.
> However, after the permit is updated and the Forest Service has completed communications
> and training, NFH will collaborate with the Forest Service to draft a 10-year extension for
> Eldorado permits. Until then, NFH will urge the Eldorado to issue any new permits (e.g., for
> cabin sales, transfers into a trust, or changes among co-owners) with the extended term, which
> would expire in 2054.
> 
> NFH is a volunteer-driven association working on behalf of permit holders all around the
> country. Influencing policy change and legislative action, such as the Cabin Program Restoration
> Act (which will make the 30-year permit term not just policy but law) to benefit permit holders,
> is funded by NFH membership.  If you are an NFH member, thank you! If not, now's a great time
> to join us.
> 
> Please let me know if you have any questions.  
> 
> Linden Beck 
> NFH Communicator 
> 36 Milestone Tract Cabin #4
> 916-202-9021 
> 
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