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Am I allowed to construct structures on my lease property?
Construction on CLO Lands is subject to review and approval by CLO prior to construction. Please contact the Commercial Real Estate Division prior to commencing construction. You will be expected to provide development plans and will be connected with the Real Estate Management Specialist for the area to discuss planned construction.
Am I allowed to know who the present lessee is?
You can request information about the current lessee of a parcel by contacting the land office at info@clo.ok.gov or by clicking on the parcel in the GIS map on the CLO website found here.
Are lessees allowed to make improvements to lands once they lease CLO property?
Certain improvements necessary for the operation of the lease, such as fences, are allowed with prior written approval from the CLO. For more details contact the real estate management specialist for your county. A list of real estate management specialists may be accessed here.
Can I hunt on CLO property if I lease it?
Yes, hunting is allowed – in accordance with state laws – on property leased from the CLO.
Can I include a surface site in the CLO easement?
If you are applying for a pipeline easement and need to include a valve site or other above-ground structure, as long as the site is no larger than the 30-foot width, you can include it. If the area is larger than 30’ wide, you may need to apply for a separate short-term commercial lease for the site.
Can I irrigate a lease?
Yes. Many leases have irrigation wells or are adjacent to land with an irrigation well. The lessee may apply for an irrigation permit at a charge determined by the market value rental amount for irrigated acres for comparable deeded land. Permits run April 15 of the current year through April 14 of the following year.
Can I make my payment online?
Yes. We accept electronic fund transfer from checking or savings accounts with a $2.00 transaction fee. We also accept credit/debit cards with a $2.00 transaction fee and 2.25% of total purchase processing fees added separately. This is a one-time payment and bank or credit/debit information must be entered for each payment made. The billing information is not stored for security reasons.
Can I pay my entire contract rent in one payment?
Rent can be paid in one lump sum, at the beginning of the contract, or annually. As a reminder, rent that is unpaid by its due date will incur interest.
Can I plant a wheat crop during the final year of the contract if I have already planted and harvested a summer crop that same year?
Normally, no. According to Paragraph 4.3.11, of the school land lease contract: “double cropping shall not be permitted.” Please refer to the definition of double cropping for details.
Can I sublease my long-term commercial lease?
You can sub-let or assign your lease subject to the terms of your lease and with prior written consent from the CLO.
Can I sublease my short-term commercial lease?
Your lease will specify whether it can be sub-let, and the requirements necessary for assignment. If you are unsure, a Commercial Real Estate staff member can assist you in determining whether it can be sub-let and what the assignment requirements are.
Can I sublet property I have leased from the CLO?
Subletting hunting rights is allowed. Agricultural rights cannot be sublet.
Can I Submit a Bid Electronically?
To submit an electronic bid, click here.
All bids must be submitted through the EnergyNet online platform.
All bids must be received by 10:30 a.m. on the day of the sale.
If you have any questions, please contact:
EnergyNet Government Resources
Email: government@energynet.com
Phone (877) 351-4488
Can I submit one check for the deposit and the application fee?
Yes. You can submit one check for both or separate checks, whichever you prefer.
Can my leased land be sold by the Land Office?
The CLO reserves the right to exchange, sell or commercially develop all or part of its leased property at any time, subject to the terms of any existing lease. Note, most short-term commercial leases terminate at the point of exchange, sale, or long-term lease.
Can my School Land lease be sold during my lease term?
Yes the Land Office reserves the right to sell, exchange, or commercially develop all or a portion of the lease at any time. See Paragraph 2.3 for more information. Lessees will be notified well in advance of the potential sale to ensure disruptions to the lessee’s operation are minimized. If the interference is $25.00 or more rent may be adjusted.
Do I have to plow the cropland acres if I only run cattle?
Yes, you are required to maintain bases and protect the land from waste.
Do I need a bond to contract with the CLO?
No, a bond is not required to contract with the Land Office. However, general liability and workers’ compensation insurance are required in accordance with state law.
Do the surveys need to be certified?
Yes. Three certified copies of the survey must be submitted including centerline description.
Does the CLO offer contracting opportunities?
Yes, the CLO offers contracting opportunities for conservation work. These are ongoing projects and are on an as-needed basis. Check the available contracting opportunities to find out what projects are out for bid.