HUD Announces $150 Million Investment Toward Affordable Housing in Tribal Communities

Funding to improve access to affordable housing across Indian Country, prioritizing new construction and housing rehabilitation

WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced $150 million in funding for new affordable and innovative housing in Tribal communities through the Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) Competitive Grant program. This funding will be awarded to thirty-two grantees across 16 states and will result in the construction or acquisition of approximately 412 housing units and the rehabilitation of 123 housing units. A total of 535 units will be assisted to benefit Native families.

"Working with our Tribal partners and investing financial resources for the construction of new, affordable housing is a priority for this Administration," said HUD Agency Head, The Honorable Adrianne Todman. "This funding is critical to the future of housing across Indian Country, especially for Tribal families who need them most."

"There continues to be a substantial housing need in Native Communities where Tribes face complex issues and unique challenges to constructing new affordable housing, said Principal Deputy Secretary for Public and Indian Housing Richard Monocchio. "Indian Housing Block Grant funding is an important resource to help Tribes provide housing solutions that best serve their communities. "This additional IHBG Competitive funding provides a rare opportunity to fund strong and viable affordable housing projects in Indian Country."

The IHBG program is the primary means by which the Federal Government fulfills its trust responsibilities to provide adequate housing to Native Americans and is the single largest source of Indian housing assistance. IHBG Competitive funds play a crucial role in bolstering vibrant American Indian and Alaska Native communities. These funds are designated for various purposes, such as new construction, rehabilitation, and infrastructure to support affordable housing within Indian reservations and similar areas.

View the list of awardees here.

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