43 CFR § 2653.8-2
Primary place of residence criteria
June 11, 2020
(a) Periods of occupancy. Casual or occasional use will not be considered as occupancy sufficient to make the tract applied for a primary place of residence.
(b) Improvements constructed on the land.
(1) Must have a dwelling.
(2) May include associated structures such as food cellars, drying racks, caches etc.
(c) Evidence of occupancy. Must have evidence of permanent or seasonal occupancy for substantial periods of time.