ONC Housing Department
We are here to serve and make a positive difference in housing for low-income Native peoples of our community.
Housing Programs
- Completed and signed ONC NAHASDA housing application with supporting documents
- Meet NAHASDA Income Limits* (depending on family size) for all in household over 18 years of age:
- 45,000 income limit 1 person living in household
- 51,550 income limit 2 persons living in household
- 58,000 income limit 3 persons living in household
- 64,400 income limit 4 persons living in household
- 69,600 income limit 5 persons living in household
- 74,750 income limit 6 persons living in household
- 79,900 income limit 7 persons living in household
- 85,050 income limit 8 persons living in household
- Tribal Enrollment Card or Certificate of Indian Blood card (applicant must be 1/4 or more Native)
- Social Security Card copy(s) – all in household of person applying for program
- Signed Release of Information form – all in household 18 years of age or over
- Pass APSIN Criminal History Report(s) – all household members over the age of 18 years
- Additional information required, depending upon program applying for
*The income guidelines listed above are subject to change annually.
- Client pays 15% of adjusted income for 15 years at which time the home is conveyed to the client.
- Must be employed or on fixed-income (like SSA, SSI, Disability)
- Must be a good financial risk (make enough money to pay 15% of income plus bills and food).
- Clients that do not have sufficient income should fill out a BIA application (no payments required).
- Waiting list is maintained and selection based on preference ranking.
- Rehabilitation activities of privately owned homes (replacement of roof, level of home, upgrade windows and doors, etc., other items identified by inspection).
- Employment or fixed income are not a requirement.
- No payments required (unless the home is sold before the end of Useful Life).
- Waiting list is maintained and selection based on preference ranking.
The Rental Assistance Program temporarily provides housing vouchers to make renting units from the private market more affordable.
- For working families or families on fixed income
- Six month participation limit for the program.
- Participation is on a first-come-first-serve basis up to approved budget.
- Waiting list is maintained based on date of application with preference to ONC Tribal Members.
We assist clients trying to enter into a lease agreement for a rental unit by providing the first month’s rent and/or deposit (up to $2,500).
- For working families or families on fixed income
- Does not help with eviction notices related to rent due.
- Participation is on a first-come-first-serve basis up to the approved budget due to limited TWC funds.
Similar to the Rental Assistance Program, except these units are owned and operated by ONC.
- For working families or families on fixed income or with low-income
- Rent based on 30% of adjusted income (includes lights, water/sewer and heating fuel).
- Waiting list is maintained and selection is based on preference ranking.
The Emergency Repair Program is for privately-owned homes that require immediate action to correct hazardous conditions that threaten the health and safety of the occupants.
- Repairs include fixing broken, frozen, or leaking plumbing and electrical hazards. Not intended for full replacement of plumbing or electrical systems, rather repairs related to the identified specific hazard.
- This program does not cover heating equipment, see LIHEAP Program.
- Employment or fixed income is not a requirement.
- Participation is on a first-come-first-serve basis up to approved budget.
This program is specifically designed to provide assistance with down payment and closing costs to ONC Tribal Members who are pre-qualified or seeking pre-qualification from a financial lending institution to buy their own home. Participation is on a first-come-first-serve basis up to the approved budget.
serving the Native Village of Bethel
