The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development said it awarded over $90 million this week to 24 tribes and tribal housing entities to support the construction of about 350 new housing units.
In a press release, HUD said that includes $5 million for the Muckleshoot Housing Authority to construct 25 rental units on the Muckleshoot Reservation in Auburn, and $4.8 million for the Nez Perce Tribal Housing Authority to build 16 new rental units in Lapwai. Those units will be energy efficient and the ground-level ones will be handicap accessible.
Posted By Iridian Casarez on Mon, Apr 12, 2021 at 11:29 AM click to enlarge The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has granted more than $90 million to 24 Native American Tribes and Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs) across the nation, including the North Coast s Hoopa and Karuk tribes, to support new housing construction, housing rehabilitation and critical infrastructure projects. The Hoopa Valley Tribe received $5 million, while the Karuk Tribe was awarded $2 million. “This past year was a stark reminder of just how important access to safe, stable housing is especially in Tribal communities disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Secretary Marcia L. Fudge. “The funding HUD is awarding today will support much needed affordable housing investments in Indian Country.”