Support Mescalero Apache Tribe’s Fire Relief!

A GoFundMe has been established by the Mescalero Apache Tribe to support the Tribe’s South Fork and Salt Fires emergency response efforts. The Tribe is operating two evacuation sites on Reservation for tribal and non-tribal families. The original purpose of this GoFundMe was to support these evacuation sites. Donations made prior to this update will continue to support this purpose.

Donations made after this update (made 6-20-24 at 9:47 AM) will go toward supporting the Tribe’s evacuation sites and evacuation sites in the neighboring communities. In addition, new donations will also support post-fire flood mitigation and response (if any). Finally, donations will support recovery efforts by Mescalero, Ruidoso, Alto, and the surrounding communities affected by the fires.

Any donation is appreciated! We are deeply moved by the innumerable donations already received. We thank you for reaching out and hope that this GoFundMe makes it easier to help.

Please donate here.

Thank you!

FHL Bank Dallas offers Relief Programs for
New Mexico Counties Impacted by Fires

Disaster Relief Program (DRP) :

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (Bank) has activated its Disaster Relief Program (DRP) in response to the devastation in several New Mexico counties caused by the South Fork and Salt Fires that began on June 17, 2024. DRP makes subsidized advances available to members to assist individuals and families whose homes or businesses were damaged or destroyed by a disaster event.

  • Funds are priced below the Bank’s regular Community Investment Program rates
  • Income eligibility limits are expanded to 165 percent of the area median income
  • Advance terms range from 3 months to 40 years

New Mexico counties currently eligible for individual assistance are Lincoln, Otero and the Mescalero Tribe sovereign land. Due to the ongoing nature of this disaster, subsequent counties may be added and can be found here. DRP advances are available today through December 5, 2024. Click here for more information on the DRP or contact Member Services at 844.FHL.BANK (844.345.2265).

Disaster Rebuilding Assistance (DRA) Program:

In addition, as of July 8, 2024, $1.25 million will be available through the Bank’s Disaster Rebuilding Assistance (DRA) program. DRA grants provide funds for the repair and rehabilitation of affected owner-occupied housing in federally declared disaster areas. Each member may utilize up to $350,000 until the funds are exhausted or November 15, 2024, whichever occurs first. For more detailed program information, including application forms, visit our website or contact Community Investment at 800.362.2944.

  • Grants are available through the Bank’s member financial institutions to homeowners who are at or below 80 percent of the area median income, in an amount up to $12,000 for repair and construction costs not covered by insurance or federal or state emergency assistance
  • Homes must be located within the counties listed in the link above or any counties that are subsequently declared by FEMA to be disaster areas that are eligible for individual assistance
  • Homeowners must have current ownership and must have had primary ownership of the home at least 30 days prior to the related disaster
  • DRA is a grant and, as such, the funds are not repaid, and they are available on a first-come, first-served basis

Read more about the Relief Programs for New Mexico Counties Impacted by Fires, click here.

Laguna Housing Invitation
Grand Opening – East Paraje Apartments
July 17th, 10:00am – 2:00pm

You are invited to come join the celebration of a new project! Laguna Housing Development and Management Enterprise will be having a Grand Opening for the East Paraje Apartments (Laguna #3 LIHTC) on July 17th.

Join us for the celebration to enjoy food and entertainment, and see the new units. We are excited to have this project completed and to have families move in.

GRAND OPENING –  East Paraje Apartments- 3 Cyprus Rd.

  • Remarks from Project Partners and Invited Guests
  • Lunch
  • Door Prizes

Read the flyer here.

SWTHA Scholarship 2024 Awards Announced! Congratulations!

The Southwest Tribal Housing Alliance (SWTHA) provides educational scholarship grants for Region VIII (Arizona, New Mexico, and West Texas) funded under the AMERIND Annual Scholarship Program. The goal of the scholarship grant is to assist in the education of American Indians and Alaskan Natives. The grant may be used for post-secondary or graduate level courses at an accredited educational institution for a course of study that will result in an accredited vocational certification or degree.

SWTHA 2024 Scholarship Awards:

  • Bailon, Janine: Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM State University, Psychology
  • Beltran, Manuel: Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo, El Paso Comm. College, Criminal Justice
  • Clark, Rudolph: Hualapai Tribe, University New Mexico, Indian Law
  • Nez, Bailey: Navajo, Lawrence University, Environmental Sciences
  • Nez, Brooke: Navajo, Carthage College, Nursing
  • Salas, Matthew: Pueblo of Zia, University of New Mexico, Native American Studies
  • Talayumptewa, Latonya: Hopi Tribe, Grand Canyon University, Health Science

Click on links below for additional information:

If you have any questions, please contact swtha.region8@gmail.com.

Thank you to AMERIND for providing the Region VIII Scholarship Funds!

Other American Indian Scholarship Opportunities

SWTHA Membership for Tribal Housing Departments and Associate Members

All Region VIII Tribal Housing Departments, (AZ, NM, and West Texas) are invited to join or continue to support SWTHA through a membership as we work to strengthen our voice for Native families. If you are interested in becoming a member, please email swtha.region8@gmail.com.

SWTHA also offers Associate Membership for Organizations seeking to support tribal housing, and/or provide products or services to the member tribal housing programs. Associate Members consist of public interest groups, businesses, suppliers, commercial vendors, service providers, and Federal and state recognized tribes and government housing agencies not eligible for voting membership. For more information, check out the Associate Member Page.

Please email swtha.region8@gmail.com if you have any questions.

SWTHA’s mission is “To be the voice for Tribal housing by providing relevant, timely information, resources, and a valuable network for the SWTHA membership”.

Thank you for your continued support and participation!

Region VIII Deadline is June 30th!
AMERIND Safety Poster Contest

Encourage your students to submit a safety themed poster for the AMERIND 2024 Safety Poster Contest. They could win $1,000! One national winner in each of the three categories (K-3, 4-6, 7-8) receives $1,000.

2024 AMERIND Safety Poster Contest Dates

 January 2024– June 2024

Local housing authority hosts the AMERIND Safety Poster Contest. The theme can be any safety topic you would like. Some examples are: Fire Safety, Driving Safety, etc. One winner is selected from each category (K-3, 4-6, 7-8). Submit your winners to SWTHA Region VIII at swtha.region8@gmail.com for Regional Voting by June 30, 2024.

July 2024 – August 2024

Region VIII Voting at swtha.org. Housing authority selects one winner from the local entries in each category (K-3, 4-6, 7-8). Winners from each category are submitted to AMERIND. SWTHA Region VIII winners must be submitted to AMERIND Safety Service Team no later than August 31, 2024.

September 2024

National online voting. One winner from each category is selected.

November 2024

Winners announced at AMERIND Annual Meeting.

Instructions

  1. Use blank 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of paper
  2. Clearly print on one side of paper
  • First, Last Name
  • Grade
  • Tribal affiliation
  • Phone Number
  • Housing Authority
  1. On blank side of paper, create your masterpiece.

Poster Contest Announcement 2024

AMERIND FLYER

SWTHA Monthly Zoom Meetings
2nd Tuesday of Each Month
1:00pm – 2:00pm MT

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Next Meeting – July 9, 2024

Guest Speaker:

  • Jeremiah Powless, Enterprise Community Partners Program Officer, Native American Housing Programs

SWTHA will continue to provide the most current information through guest speakers at the monthly meetings, all members are welcome to join. If you would like to speak at one of the monthly meetings, or you have any questions, please email swtha.region8@gmail.com.

Previous guest speaker information and hand outs can be viewed here.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82326477587?pwd=MVU2SUxsUThSUUpBeVZjMGVtdzNIZz09

  • Meeting ID: 823 2647 7587
  • Passcode: 104486

Department of Interior Announces $320 Million for
Tribal Domestic Water Supply Projects

The U.S. Department of Interior Bureau of Reclamation issued a funding opportunity to assist federally recognized Tribes and Tribal organizations as they plan and construct domestic water infrastructure.  Eligible projects include new domestic water supply infrastructure, improvements to existing infrastructure and facilities, extension of existing infrastructure and facilities to reach underserved service areas, and other projects that assess and address urgent water-related needs, among others.

Applications are due August 4, 2024

RCAC’s Upcoming Trainings

 

Read details about upcoming trainings: May_Jun 2024; or July 2024. For questions about Housing Counseling trainings and opportunities, please contact:  hctrainings@rcac.org

Warren Announces New Legislation Guaranteeing Housing Funds for Rural Tribal Communities

On March 12, 2024, United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) announced new legislation to expand housing access for rural tribal communities: the Tribal Rural Housing Access Act. The legislation would direct the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to set aside 5% of certain Rural Housing Service (RHS) funds for Tribal Nations, tribally designated housing entities, tribal members, and tribal-owned entities, including Native community development financial institutions.

Senator Warren noted that her bill would “not cost the federal government extra money but would help fulfill the trust and treaty obligations the federal government has neglected for too long, building on legislation introduced by other members of the Committee to address the housing crisis in Tribal communities.”

This legislation underscores Senator Warren’s longstanding commitment to advancing economic empowerment and prosperity across Indian Country, and we look forward to partnering with her to successfully advance it through Congress,” said Pete Upton, CEO of the Native CDFI Network.

For more information about the contents of the proposed legislation you can view the official press release as well as the transcript and recording of the hearing where Senator Warren raised the bill.

NCN encourages our Native CDFI members to contact your state representatives and urge them to cosponsor the bill.

Laguna Homeowner’s Assistance Fund Program
Now Open to All Tribes of New Mexico

Laguna Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) program provides financial assistance to income-eligible households experiencing financial hardship associated with the COVID-19 health crisis. If your income was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and you are having difficulties paying on or behind on your mortgage or home loan, or in forbearance, you may qualify for assistance. Any enrolled member of a Tribe in the state of New Mexico who is paying a mortgage, a home loan, or taxes on your primary residence and meets US Department of Treasury qualifications may apply. Not only does his funding help with mortgages or home loans, but it can also help with home costs that were impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic.

What can it help pay for?

  • Past due payments, including payments in forbearance.
  • Property taxes
  • Homeowner fees and dues
  • Mortgage Reinstatement
  • Utility costs
  • Approved minor home repairs

Contact Lisa Bautista, HAF Specialist, with questions: (505) 552-6430 EXT. 7010, lisab@lagunahousing.org. Click here for the announcement.

Native Learning Center (NLC) Free Webinars

The Native Learning Center (NLC) partners with Travois to develop housing related training opportunities focused on areas that are critical to the improvement and self-sufficiency of safe and healthy Tribal communities.

All trainings are from 12:00pm, MDT – 1:30pm, MDT

June 27, 2024: Independent Contractors VS Employees: Are You Misclassifying Your Workers?
July 10, 2024 : Tribal Response Programs
July 11, 2024: Communications Concepts 1
July 15, 2024: NAHASDA Essentials Training Day 1
July 16, 2024: NAHASDA Essentials Training Day 2

Visit NLC’s website for more information and to register for a free training.

Travois Certified Tribal Housing
Professional (CTHP) Certification Course
August 6-8, 2024, San Diego, CA

Learn to effectively use NAHASDA and LIHTC for your community! At Travois, we have developed a new comprehensive training course designed to equip Tribal housing professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively use NAHASDA and the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC).

The Certified Tribal Housing Professional (CTHP) curriculum covers the fundamentals of LIHTC, application processes, compliance requirements, and strategies for successful project implementation within Native communities.

Your first opportunity to earn CTHP certification is coming up soon. Register today to become a Certified Tribal Housing Professional!

​Date: Tuesday, Aug. 6, to Thursday, Aug. 8
Training location: Bahia Resort & Hotel in San Diego, CA
Course fee: $795 ($855 with a printed manual)
Registration deadline: Friday, July 26

Book your hotel room by July 5

For more information and to register, click here. 

RCAC Housing Counseling Summit
Salt Lake City, August 13-15, 2024
Registration Now Open!

The annual Housing Counseling Summit will be happening in Salt Lake City, Utah on August 13-15. This conference will provide networking opportunities with housing counselors nationwide. There will be three days of classes offered. Each class session is four hours unless otherwise noted.

This conference will focus on providing networking opportunities with housing counselors nationwide. It presents a valuable platform for attendees to connect, exchange knowledge and establish collaborations. Bringing together housing counselors, attendees can benefit from a diverse range of perspectives, experiences, and expertise, ultimately enhancing their own skills and understanding of the industry.

Courses:

  • 15 Steps to Homeownership (All day class)
  • Combating Unethical Property Valuations & Appraisal Bias
  • Disaster Assistance Counseling in the Response Period
  • HECM Default Counseling Overview – Certification Course (All day class)
  • Fundamentals of Housing and Rental Counseling – Moving from Distressed Renter to Sustainable Homeownership
  • Making Housing Counseling Culturally Sensitive and linguistically appropriate
  • Navigating Mental Wellbeing, Stress, and Trauma in Housing Counseling Settings
  • Resolving or Preventing Mortgage Delinquency or Default
  • HUD Compliance
  • Engaging Your Audience

Click here for more information and to register.

Early Bird Registration Now Open
NATIONAL TRIBAL HOUSING ECOSYSTEM SUMMIT
August 27-29 | Boise, Idaho

Early bird registration is now open until May 31 to secure your ticket to the National Tribal Housing Ecosystem Summit. Join us at this dynamic conference to learn, grow, and collaborate while inspiring new ideas, partnerships, and investment opportunities to grow Tribal ecosystems that support housing, homeownership, and economic development.
Hosted by Enterprise Community Partners in partnership with Freddie Mac, the summit will be led by voices from across the Tribal Community to create a pathway to build more homes and stronger economies based upon the four tenets of the Tribal Housing Ecosystem.
  • Demand for housing in tune with workforce and economic development priorities
  • Social and emotional infrastructure to build strong individuals, families, tenants, and homeowners
  • Construction and development capacity and local expertise to meet the demand for new and preserved housing stock
  • Finance options for housing development and homeownership on fee simple and Tribal trust lands
Working together, we can build the healthy housing ecosystems that foster
Stronger Families | Stronger Communities | Stronger Industries | Stronger Economies
 
We look forward to seeing you in Boise on August 27-29!
Learn more about sponsorship opportunities. For additional information, please contact Katie Biggs, Director of Development.

24th Annual Travois Indian Country Affordable Housing
and Economic Development Conference
Sept. 9 -11, 2024 | Seattle, WA

This one-of-a-kind educational conference helps Native organizations and Tribal governments interested in securing funds for affordable housing and economic developments in their communities.

Travois will host a welcome reception the evening of Monday, Sept. 9, followed by two days of panels and interactive sessions. Experts and partners will provide in-depth instruction about a variety of topics, including:

  • Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC)
  • New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC)
  • Planning
  • Securing financing
  • Architectural design
  • Construction monitoring
  • Asset management and compliance
  • Advocacy ​​​​​​

Registration information

  • The conference is free for Tribal housing and economic development professionals.
  • For project partners who don’t fall under this category but are interested in sponsoring or attending the event, please contact conference@travois.com.
  • Stay tuned for registration details and hotel information in the summer!
  • The conference is free for Tribal housing and economic development professionals.
  • For project partners who don’t fall under this category but are interested in sponsoring or attending the event, please contact conference@travois.com.

Click here for more information.

Tamaya Housing Incorporated
Job Vacancy for Administrative Assistant

Under the direct supervision of the Executive Director, contributes to THI’s effectiveness by performing a variety of secretarial and administrative duties for the affordable housing program. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information. Shall carry out and be subject to THI policies and procedures as required by the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA), and as adopted by the THI Board of Directors.

Read the announcement here.

Santo Domingo Tribal Housing Authority
is Requesting Proposals from Qualified
Certified Public Accounting  Firms

Santo Domingo Tribal Housing Authority (SDTHA) is requesting proposals from qualified Certified Public Accounting (CPA) firms to conduct a programmatic and financial audit for the Domingo Limited Liability Limited Partnership (Domingo LLLP) Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) project located on the Santo Domingo Pueblo. The qualified firm must be experienced in tax credit compliance. Click here for the RFP.

SDTHA is seeking proposals from qualified Certified Public Accounting (CPA) firms to conduct a programmatic and financial audit for Indian Housing Authorities or Tribally Designated Housing Entities as defined in the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA) of 1996. The qualified firm must be experienced in tax credit compliance as well. Click here for the RFP.

Navajo Housing Authority
Job Opportunities

The Navajo Housing Authority (NHA) has several employment opportunities available.  Please visit the NHA website for more information and instructions on how to apply.

Click here for the complete list of opportunities.

Some of the positions available:

  • Compliance Analyst
  • Development Coordinator
  • Development Manager
  • Division Director
  • Fiscal Analyst
  • Fiscal Specialist
  • Fiscal Technician
  • Housing Coordinator
  • Housing Specialist
  • Housing Technician
  • IT Analyst
  • IT Specialist
  • Maintenance Supervisor
  • Sr. Development Coordinator
  • Utility Specialist

Nhahr@hoogan.org

www.navajohousingauthority.org/jobs.html

928-729-6623

The New Mexico Tribal Housing Coalition

The New Mexico Tribal Housing Coalition (the “Coalition”) has grown to include more than 400 participants throughout New Mexico and the U.S. who, in addition to addressing housing issues, have the expertise to take on other tribal housing-related topics including economic development, sustainability, infrastructure and health. The Coalition has become a national leader for all tribal housing-related development. The Coalition meets several times each year, typically in different tribal communities to discuss issues and successes and provide resources and technical assistance.

Their work is primarily as a convener of individuals dedicated to advancing homeownership on tribal trust lands. They organize quarterly meetings, a site visit, webinars, training, and informal project resource reviews. The next upcoming event is in March for Mortgage Lending on Tribal Trust Lands.

For more information, click here.

Fannie Mae’s Disaster Response Network (DRN)

Fannie Mae is committed to assisting homeowners and communities affected by disasters. We can help you navigate the challenging disaster recovery process with resources like our Disaster Response Network. Anyone can call the DRN, renters or homeowners, and they do not need to have a direct tie to a Fannie Mae property or loan. Fannie Mae’s Disaster Response Network™ offers free support for eligible homeowners from HUD-approved housing advisors, including:

  • Personalized recovery assessment and action plan
  • Assistance filing claims (i.e., FEMA, insurance, and Small Business Administration)
  • Help working with your mortgage servicer on payment relief options
  • Access to Clearpoint’s* Project Porchlight Online and its tools and resources
  • Ongoing check-ins to help ensure a successful recovery

CALL 877-833-1746 to access the Disaster Response Network or other available resources. People impacted by a disaster may also
receive help from:

  • U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): www.hud.gov
  • Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): www.disasterassistance.gov
  • American Red Cross: 1-800-733-2767

English Flyer

Spanish Flyer

Call, Text or Message 988
For Mental Wellness
FREE & Confidential

A behavioral health crisis needs a behavioral health response. 988 was established to improve access to crisis services in a way that meets our country’s growing crisis behavioral health care needs. 988 will provide easier access to related behavioral health crisis resources, which are distinct from 911 (where the focus is on dispatching Emergency Medical Services, fire, and police as needed).

Reasons to call 988:

  • Need information or referrals for local community services?
  • Feeling sad, confused, or angry?
  • Worried about your safety or someone you know?
  • Service member or veteran & their families in need.
  • Worried about alcohol or drug use or abuse.
  • Have something on your mind that you want to talk over.

988 NM Crisis Support            988nmcrisissupport        Pre Launch 988 NM Logo   https://988nm.org

Arizona Economic Recovery Center
FREE Grant Assistance to AZ Tribes

The Arizona Economic Recovery Center is available to assist in winning more federal grants and to benefit local tribal economies. To date, we have helped to win $32.9 million in new grants.

An initiative of Local First Arizona, The Arizona Economic Recovery Center aims to enable more qualified Arizona cities, towns, counties, tribal communities, and nonprofits to win competitive federal, state, and foundation grants. The center serves communities statewide by:

  • Researching and simplifying grants and stimulus opportunities
  • Identifying funding sources for large and small projects
  • Connecting funding sources to communities in need of funding
  • Providing the capacity for grant writing, facilitation, and project management to ensure success rates for qualifying communities and nonprofits.

This service is a completely free resource serving Arizona communities statewide. Click here for the flyer. You can find additional information at their website: https://localfirstaz.com/economic-recovery-center

 HUD/ONAP and NAIHC
Training and News

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News

Training

Click here for all Training Opportunities

Click here for Funding Opportunities

AMERIND News and Information

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Careers at AMERIND
AMERIND is searching for exceptional individuals interested in the success of our mission and the well-being of their client base. To find a list of current open positions, please click here.

Free online COVID-19 Safety Training!
Please call an AMERIND Safety Team member at 505-404-5000 to schedule.

AMERIND Safety Brochure

Safety Resources

Firewise Poster
How to Prepare Your Home for Wildfire

Covid-19 Checklist
Checklist for Reopening the workplace

Laguna Housing Development and Management Enterprise (LHDME) to Build 20 Townhomes and Community Space

The Laguna Housing Development and Management Enterprise (LHDME) held a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, for a $15 million affordable housing development on the Laguna Pueblo in Laguna, New Mexico.

The project, referred to as Laguna #3, will include the new construction of 20 townhomes in three separate buildings, an attached community building and playground areas. The project is targeted to and intentionally designed for families with children. The site layout is unique with the three townhome buildings and a centralized community space all opening toward the community amenities.

Construction is beginning in early 2023 and expected to be complete in fall 2024.

Read the full Press Release, click here.

Healthy Housing for Native Communities
The Role of Architecture in Fighting COVID-19

The guest speaker at the SWTHA August meeting was Joseph Kunkel, a citizen of the Northern Cheyenne Nation and the Director of MASS Design Groups’ Sustainable Native Communities Design Lab in Santa Fe.  Model of Architecture Serving Society (MASS) is a non-profit company whose mission is to research, build, and advocate for architecture that promotes justice and human dignity. Joseph shared their latest document, “Healthy Housing for Native Communities”, which provides short-term design strategies and long-range design planning opportunities to help existing buildings better protect their residents during COVID-19 and beyond.
You can also read the article, “Overcrowding and lack of housing heighten the dangers posed by COVID-19”, written by Joseph and posted on The Aspen Institute website.

Pueblo of Acoma Housing Authority
To Build New 30-unit
Multifamily Development

The Pueblo of Acoma Housing Authority (PAHA) will build a $7.5 million multifamily development on the Acoma Indian Reservation in Pueblo of Acoma, N.M. The new development will include 30 housing units, a community building and an outdoor recreation area for its community members.

“The Low Income Housing Tax Credit allowed us to create a development that will increase opportunity and strengthen the social and economic health of our community,” said Floyd Tortalita, executive director of PAHA. “We are happy to announce that new homes and amenities are coming to Pueblo of Acoma.”

Read the full Press Release here.

TOKA Homes #3 honored with Charles L. Edson Tax Credit Excellence Award

TOKA Homes #3 is a 2020 recipient of the Charles L. Edson Tax Credit Excellence Award (Edson Awards) in the Rural category. Administered by the Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition, the Edson Awards recognize affordable housing developments and organizations that have demonstrated especially impactful use of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC).

Developed by Tohono O’odham Ki:Ki Association, TOKA Homes III provides 38 new affordable homes in the San Xavier District of the Tohono O’odham Nation in Tucson, AZ. To make this development possible, LIHTCs were awarded by the Arizona Department of Housing, resulting in $8.7 million provided by American Express and syndicated by Red Stone Equity Partners. Travois served as the consultant and architect and Kappcon served as the general contractor.

Master-Planned Community Coming to Pascua Yaqui Reservation

The Pascua Yaqui Housing Division endeavors to provide all Tribal members the opportunity to have an affordable and safe home to enhance the economic stability of the Tribe and its members.

The  tribes first master-planned community coming to its reservation southwest of Tucson means more than just housing. Dubbed Yaqui Square, it’s an economic vision for a sustainable and thriving community.

The Tribe’s housing department is putting a $19.5 million grant from the Arizona Department of Housing Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program to develop phase one of a master-planned community: Itom Pohco’oria Kari’m (Our Desert Homes), featuring 50-single family, mixed-income homes with two-, three- and four-bedroom models. The modern, smart-homes will offer solar capability.

You can read the full story from Native Business Magazine, click here.

Welcome to the Southwest Tribal Housing Alliance (SWTHA) website. SWTHA is a non-profit organization established in May 2009 representing Indian Housing Authorities and Tribal Housing Departments in the states of Arizona, New Mexico, and West Texas, also known as Region VIII. SWTHA’s purpose is to assist its members in addressing the housing needs of low-income Indian families in the Tri-State area. We encourage your organization to join us for a unified approach in combating housing needs of our Region.

To be the voice for Tribal housing by providing relevant, timely information, resources and a valuable network for the SWTHA membership.

Region VIII Tribal Housing Advocate.

swtha.region8@gmail.com

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