CASE STUDY - National American Indian Housing Council

the objective. Likewise, the strong support of the tribal governing body was essential toensure success.In carrying out the project, the tribe was granted a waiver from HUD.NAHASDA regulations require that an environmental review be completed beforeHUD’s execution of the Indian Housing Block Grant Agreement under which a projectwill be assisted. To support project progression, and in accordance with 24 CFR 1008,HUD granted a waiver to NAHASDA regulation 24 CFR 1000.20(a).In addition, the Office of Native American Programs granted a waiver. Under the184 program there is a 20-unit restriction guideline on loans and a 10% contingency fee.The tribe was granted a waiver to the 20-unit restriction, and the contingency fee wasreduced from 10% to 5%.“Apache Dawn” also demonstrated that when a tribe is given more control overits own housing program, the tribe can reach a success rate higher than that realized in thelast few decades. The total cost of “Apache Dawn” was $25 million.Although the White Mountain Apache Tribe was successful in the development of250 homes, they are still faced with an unmet need. Lack of funding is the biggestchallenge facing the housing authority. Identifying more resources to addressinfrastructure and the critical housing shortage remains a top priority for the WhiteMountain Apache Tribe. Many families are still without homes; construction of 250homes will only address 16% of the need on their waiting list.Contact Information:Executive DirectorWhite Mountain Apache Housing AuthorityP.O. Box 1270Whiteriver, AZ 89541Phone: 928-338-4831Fax: 928-338-483518