Surface Leasing Application

So that staff of the California State Lands Commission (CSLC) can provide assistance with the application process, especially for projects that may involve new construction, reconstruction or modification of improvements on lands under the jurisdiction of the CSLC, please contact the CSLC's Land Management Division at (916) 574-1940 for assistance prior to submitting an application. Your cooperation is appreciated.

Application Index

  • Guidelines - NEW!
    • Land Ownership Determination
    • Leasing Practices
    • California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
    • Permit Streamlining Act
    • Miscellaneous Information
    • Accommodations for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired
    • Application Instructions
    • California Public Records Act
    • Notice
    • Processing Costs and Fees
    • Miscellaneous
    • Definitions
    • Application Form - NEW!

Please submit the fees as outlined on pages viii and ix of the Application Guidelines. Please return all 17 pages (including page 1A) of the application which consists of the following parts:

  • Part I: General Data
    • Section A: Identification of Applicant and Contact Information
    • Section B: Legal Status of Applicant
    • Section C: Project Location
    • Section D: Type of Project and Authorization
    • Section E: Property Description
    • Section F: Other Governmental Jurisdiction
  • Part II: Specific Project Information
    • Section A: Existing Conditions
    • Section B: Project Description
      • Subsection 1: For all projects
      • Subsection 2: For specific types of projects
        • a) Marinas and other multiple berthing facilities.
        • b) Launch ramps and other launching facilities.
        • c) Dredging or dredge material disposal.
        • d) Grazing
      • Subsection 3: Project Siting and Feasibility
      • Subsection 4: Public Benefit
  • Part III: Project Environmental Data
    • Section A: Environmental Setting
    • Section B: Assessment of Environmental Impacts
    • Section C: State Lands Commission as a Responsible Agency
  • Part IV: Permit Streamlining Act
  • Part V: Privacy Notice and Certification