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Rental Application for Lots 18X and 19X - Application Open
At the July 17, 2024 meeting, the Sapelo Island Heritage Authority (SIHA) voted unanimously to give the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) the authority to enter into agreements for the use of lots 18X and 19X for the purpose of preserving the cultural heritage, educational spaces, and agriculture of Sapelo Island. Further, the SIHA voted this would be a competitive process and the agreements would be for 2-3 years.
The application period opened on September 1, 2025. Applications will be submitted to Long Tabby Office PO Box 15, Sapelo Island 31327 and postmarked by October 31st of the respective application year.
Rental Policy - Application, Criteria and Evaluation Process
Previous Meeting Agendas:
Community Meeting
August 11, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.
UGA Marine Institute, Sapelo Island
Community Meeting
August 23, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.
UGA Marine Institute, Sapelo Island
Previous Communications:
Letter to Residents and Property Owners - September 25, 2024
Response to SIHA Land-Use Agreement Questions - August 23, 2024
Letter to Residents Fire Mitigation Response and Announcing Meeting Dates - June 28, 2024
Letter to Hog Hammock Community - September 20, 2023
Sapelo Island Heritage Authority
The Sapelo Island Heritage Authority was established in order to further the preservation of the cultural and historic values of the Hog Hammock community of Sapelo Island for the benefit of present and future generations.
Previous Meetings and Agendas:
Sapelo Island Heritage Authority Meeting
July 17, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.
DNR Board Room | 2 MLK Jr. Dr. SE, East Tower, Suite 1252, Atlanta GA, 30334
Contact Information:
For any questions, concerns or feedback, please email: SIHAcomments@dnr.ga.gov.