Warm Springs Housing Authority
Affordable Housing for Tribal Members & Families
About Housing Authority
The Warm Springs Housing Authority (WSHA) is dedicated to providing quality, affordable housing services to tribal members and families. We work to create safe, healthy living environments that support the well-being and self-sufficiency of our community.
Our Mission
To assist and promote affordable housing activities, ensuring better access to housing opportunities while supporting the economic development and self-sufficiency of tribal members and families.
How Can We Help You?
Housing Services
Affordable Housing Development
Assisting and promoting affordable housing activities to develop, maintain, and operate affordable housing in safe and healthy environments on the reservation and in other Indian areas for occupancy by low-income Indian families.
Mortgage Market Access
Ensuring better access to private mortgage markets for Indian tribes and their members and promoting self-sufficiency of Indian tribes and their members.
Community Development Coordination
Coordinating activities to provide housing for Indian tribes and their members with federal, state, and local activities to further economic and community development.
Infrastructure Integration
Planning for and integrating infrastructure resources for Indian tribes with housing development, including water, sewer, and utility services.
Capital Market Development
Promoting the development of private capital markets in Indian country and allowing such markets to operate and grow, thereby benefiting Indian communities.
Housing Programs & Assistance
Offering various housing programs including rental assistance, homeownership opportunities, home improvement programs, and emergency housing support.
Programs & Services
Rental Assistance Programs
The Housing Authority provides rental assistance programs to help eligible tribal members afford safe and decent housing. Programs include:
- Low-Income Housing assistance
- Emergency Rental Assistance
- Utility payment assistance
- Tribal housing vouchers
Homeownership Opportunities
We support tribal members in achieving homeownership through various programs:
- Home purchase assistance
- Down payment assistance
- Homebuyer education and counseling
- Mortgage assistance programs
- Build-your-own-home opportunities
Home Improvement & Rehabilitation
Assistance for maintaining and improving existing homes:
- Home repair programs
- Weatherization services
- Emergency home repairs
- Accessibility modifications for elderly and disabled residents
- Energy efficiency upgrades
Housing Development
The WSHA actively develops new housing units on the reservation:
- New construction projects
- Multi-family housing developments
- Single-family home construction
- Elder housing facilities
- Transitional housing
Eligibility
To determine eligibility for housing programs and services, tribal members should submit an application at the Warm Springs Housing Authority office. Eligibility is generally based on:
- Tribal membership status
- Income level and household size
- Current housing situation
- Specific program requirements
- Residency on or near the reservation
How to Apply
Visit the Warm Springs Housing Authority office to apply for housing programs. Our staff will help you determine which programs you may be eligible for and guide you through the application process.
Resources
Need Housing Assistance?
Contact the Warm Springs Housing Authority to learn more about available programs and services, or to schedule an appointment with a housing specialist.
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