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NWIHA News A Periodic Publication of the
Northwest Indian Housing Association Second Quarter Edition
July 7, 2016
P. O. Box 188, Lapwai, ID 83540 Contact Laurie Ann Cloud, Chair - at (208) 843-2229 Visit us at: www.nwiha.org Members to Gather at the Little Creek Casino Resort in Shelton, WA – September 13-15, 2016
ANNUAL AWARDS CEREMONIES TO TAKE PLACE! The Northwest Indian Housing Association (NWIHA) will gather once again on Tuesday-through-Thursday, September 13-14-15, 2016 at the Little Creek Casino Resort, in Shelton, WA. Registration opens on Friday, July 15 at www.nwiha.org
Registration Desk – Little Creek Resort
Casino Floor – Little Creek Resort
In cooperation with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Native American Programs (ONAP), two full days of training will be
presented. The topic was selected from surveys and telephone outreach to NWIHA members.
Beautiful Lobby at Little Creek Resort
The Self Monitoring course is designed to assist Indian Housing Block Grant recipients to develop an effective program to monitor their activities and those of their sub-recipients. Not only is monitoring a requirement under the law, it demonstrates a recipient’s willingness to be accountable for their performance. Attendees will learn practical ways to conduct monitoring and complete an annual compliance assessment that ensures compliance with NAHASDA’s statutory and regulatory requirements. Kendall Tallmadge of First Nations, will lead the training on both days. The NWIHA sleeping room block is now open and will be open until the resort is sold out, or until the block expires on August 14, 2016 (which ever comes first). We expect a record attendance with our training topic – Self Monitoring. Dial 1-800-667-7711 and ask for the ‘Northwest Indian Housing Association’ rate of $83 (plus Tribal occupancy tax of 10%). Every September, we encourage you to nominate an indivual for our Annual Awards. The forms will be distributed by email and on our web site, on or about July 15, 2016.
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Your Elected and Appointed Leaders of the Northwest Indian Housing Association 2015-2017 NWIHA Executive Committee: Chair — Laurie Ann Cloud, Nez Perce 208-843-2229 [email protected] Vice-Chair — James Gutierrez, Chehalis 360-273-7723 [email protected] Secretary — Wendy Lawrence, Makah 360-645-2864 [email protected] Treasurer — Pat Boydston, Cowlitz 360-864-8720 [email protected] Member — Joan Dugger, Grand Ronde 503-879-2403 [email protected] Member — Diana Phair, Lummi 360-312-8407 [email protected] Member — Larry Winders, Skokomish 360-877-6748 [email protected] Association Representatives: NAIHC (2015-2017) Wendy Lawrence, Makah [email protected] Alt: Ama Tuato’o, Muckleshoot [email protected] AMERIND (2012-2015) Ron Ryan, Metlakatla [email protected] Alt: Brook B. Kristovich, Colville [email protected] ATNI (2015-2017) Tina DeLaCruz, Quinault [email protected] Alt: Tinker Lucas, Makah [email protected] BREAKING NEWS: Colville Indian Housing Authority Board Approves a Generous Contribution to NWIHA of $13,150 – from Colville Homes III
The Colville Indian Housing Authority Board of Commissioners held their meeting on Thursday, June 30. During that meeting, Resolution 2016-17 “Non-Profit Contribution from Colville Homes III LIHTC” was adopted. The resolution identified the Northwest Indian Housing Association as the qualified non-profit under the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program policies issued by the Washington State Housing Finance Commission. The donation amount is $13,150.
Many thanks to Colville, for their generous donation!
Wells Fargo Bank Launches New Product On May 26, 2016 – Wells Fargo announced a new, ground-breaking program: “yourFirstMortgage” “yourFirstMortgage” is a new home loan program offering a down payment as little as 3% for fixed rate mortgages, lower out-of-pocket costs, expanded credit
criteria and incentives for homebuyer education to help more first-time homebuyers and low-to-moderate income families achieve sustainable homeownership. The program includes some of the best features of previous affordable homebuying programs – whilc reducing the loan application complexity that made such programs less attractive for borrowers. Wells Fargo has a history of responsible lending – and this conventional loan program also requires full documentation and underwriting. Brad Bickwell, a Wells Fargo EVP stated, “There are a lot of conventional loand products with low down payment options, but the criteria are so complex that it creates barriers for many qualified borrowers.” He further stated, “we wanted to provide access to creditan simplify the experience while maintaining responsible lending practices. We partnered with credit experts such as Fannie Mae and Self-Help, an affiliate of the Center for Responsible Lending, to develop an easy-to-understand affordable loan option that gives homebuyers the best offering in this market.” The program:
• Lowers down payment and out of pocket expenses
• Encourages buyers to make informed choices • Offers additional income and credit guidelines • Builds on Wells Fargo’s history of responsible
lending “We are pleased that Wells Fargo chose Fannie Mae as its partner on tis important program,” stated Andrew Bon Salle, EVP for single-family business at Fannie Mae. To find out more – contact: https://www.wellsfargo.com/mortgage/loan-programs/your-first-mortgage/ Congressionally-Mandated Study Published; National Video Conference Call Scheduled On July 7, 2016, the Congressionally mandated study of Housing Needs of American Indians and Alaska Natives was published. The study, funded by HUD and carried out by the Urban Institute and its subcontractors between 2011 and 2016, is the largest study of AIAN housing conditions and policies ever undertaken in Indian Country. It included over 1,300 in-person surveys of households, 110 interviews with tribal housing officials, and analysis of data from the US Census Bureau and other secondary sources.
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NwONAP invites you to come to their office in Seattle or Portland HUD offices Wednesday, July 20th from noon-2pm Pacific Time for a national video teleconference on the overview of findings from the study. Kindly RSVP to [email protected] so that we can ensure available seating.
Seattle Field Office, 909 1st Avenue, Room 257, Seattle, WA 98104 Portland Field Office, 1220 SW 3rd Avenue, Suite 400, Portland, OR 97204
For those unable to come into a HUD office, an audio-only conference line is available: Dial: 888-240-3210 Access Code: 7294648# Comments on the draft report can be provided up until August 23, 2016. Please submit written comments through one of the following methods:
By E-Mail. Comments may be submitted electronically to: [email protected]. By Mail. Comments may be submitted to Elizabeth Rudd, Office of Policy Development and Research, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street SW, Room 8120, Washington DC 20410-0500. For more information, about the Study, including data collection methods and tools, visit: https://www.huduser.gov/portal/native_american_assessment/home.html or contact Elizabeth Rudd at [email protected]. Heidi J. Frechette selected Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) of ONAP On May 31, 2016, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing, Lourdes Castro Ramirez, announced the selection of Heidi J. Frechette (Menominee/Brothertown) to the position of Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) of the Office of Native American Programs (ONAP). In this capacity, Ms. Frechette will manage a budget of more than $700 million and lead a team of approximately 140 professional employees in Washington, DC, and across the nation.
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A Big Success! 2016 AMERIND Risk/NAIHC Annual Convention & Tradeshow – “Carving a Strong Future”
The Annual Convention & Tradeshow was a prime opportunity to network with other Tribal leaders, Administrators and Business Professionals. We all gained knowledge and new strategies about topics like workplace safety, claims, housing management, human resources, other various safety issues and much more!
• Total Attendees: 716
• Exhibitors: 30
• Concurrent Sessions: 72
Our region met separately several times during the convention to discuss resolutions – all of which were passed by the NAIHC general membership.
Opening General Assembly
Highlights of the Opening included a warm welcome from the Hawaiian community.
The Opening began with a welcome Chant by Kumu Micah Kamohoalii of Hale O Na Kipuupuu and the presentation of the colors by the Royal Guard of the Hawaii Air National Guard.
Attendees also heared from Ray Soon, Chief of Staff for Honolulu’s Mayor Caldwell and Jobie M. K. Masagatani, Chairwoman, Hawaiian Homes Commission DHHL.
Invited speakers included: Lourdes Castro Ramirez , Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, HUD; President Brian Cladoosby, NCAI; Chris Deschene, Director, DOE Office of Indian Energy.
And the Opening culminated with a rousing keynote address by Gary Davis, CEO, NCAIED.
Luau and Awards Ceremony
Everyone enjoyed a wonderful luau buffet and a fantastic trip through the Pacific islands featuring the musicians and dancers of Tihati Productions.
Lifetime Achievement awards were presented by both AMERIND Risk and NAIHC.
• AMERIND presented the 2016 Wayne Ducheneaux Awardee to Bill Nibbelink.
• NAIHC presented the 2016 George Nolan Awardee to Ron Hoffman.
The big awards went to those individuals completing the Professional Indian Housing Managers Certification (PIHM):
• Tracie Baker –Tenant Accountant, Southern Ute IHA
• Charlotte Roberts– Finance Manager, Red Lake HA
• Sidney Shourds –Maintenance Manager, Salish & Kootenai HA
• Christine Thompson– Deputy Director, Ute Indian HA
• Casey-Diane Thrush– Housing Coordinator, Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe
900 2nd Street NE, Suite 107 • Washington, DC 20002
Phone: 202.789.1754 • Toll-free: 800.284.9165 • Fax: 202.789.1758 www.naihc.net
Sami Jo Difuntorum elected Chairwoman for the National American Indian Housing Council, May 2016
Washington, DC: Sami Jo Difuntorum has been reelected to serve a two-year term as the Chairwoman of the National American Indian Housing Council. Election occurred during the 2016 Annual Convention and Tradeshow hosted by AMERIND Risk and the National American Indian Housing Council (NAIHC) May 8-11 in Honolulu, Hawaii.
One of the most significant tasks she will lead is to continue the push for the reauthorization of the Native American Housing and Self Determination Act (NAHASDA). NAIHC’s members rely on the critical resources NAHASDA provides to develop and manage affordable housing in their respective communities to meet the housing needs of their tribal members. The NAIHC also delivers capacity building and technical assistance to tribes and tribal housing authorities throughout Indian Country.
Difuntorum is an enrolled member of the Kwekaeke band of Shasta from the Upper Klamath River Canyon of Northern California where she resided most of her life. She has lead tribal housing programs since 1994 and since 2010 she has held the position of Housing Director for the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians in Oregon.
She formerly served as a board member for the Lincoln Community Development Corporation, Northwest Indian Housing Association and the Southwest Indian Housing Association. With 22 years experience in Indian housing, she has often provided testimony to Congress and has served as a member of the Formula Negotiated Rulemaking.
About the National American Indian Housing Council: The NAIHC is the only national organization representing the housing interests of Native people who reside in Indian communities, Alaska Native villages, and on native Hawaiian homelands. The NAIHC is composed of over 271 members representing 463 tribes and housing organizations. NAIHC promotes and supports Native housing entities in its efforts to provide culturally relevant, quality, affordable housing on behalf of Native people.
For more information about NAIHC, go to NAIHC.net.
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Yakama Nation Housing Authority - Youth Activities 2016 The Yakama Nation Housing Authority provided youth activities for children in our housing parks. The events are primarily located in our Apas Goudy Park community center. During the 6 months ended June 30, 2016 we recorded 2466 child visits; or approximately 411 child visits per month. The school year activities occurred primarily afterschool hours. During this time period we offered a variety of activities, including: arts/crafts, safety classes, Yakama language and culture sessions, games and exercise, access to computers, as well as snacks and drink. During this past season we included parent/child sessions in nutrition and cooking. The session was well received. On Mother’s Day the children hosted an event at the Yakama Cultural Heritage Center Theater. The children were able to host their mothers and grandmothers at this event. The spring season also provided opportunities to observe Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, and Easter. This year the Apas Goudy Park was selected for a tax credit rehab program, which included the construction of a new community center. During the upcoming construction period our community center will be closed. Our youth activities will be visiting other residential parks on the Yakama Reservation. Our youth programs will be held at Wolf Point, Totus Park, Adams View Park, and Buena Way/New Addition during this summer season. Residents look forward to a new community center in the future.
Cooking class for children
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Cooking class for children
Submitted by Preston Harrison, YNHA, 6/24/2016
Nez Perce Holds its 16th Annual Home Fair The Nez Perce Tribal Housing Authority of Lapwai, Idaho held their 16th Annual Home Fair on June 2, 2016 and had a record number of 30 vendors in attendance. Over 250 people from the community participated and learned about a variety of programs and services available to them. Vendors included lenders, tribal programs, financial resources, home products and home services. The NPTHA thanks all the vendors that set up booths, and a special thanks to the new and/or long distant vendors; Native American Direct Loans Veterans Assistance (Denver, CO), 1st Tribal Lending (Sioux Falls, SD), Idaho Housing, and 2-1-1 Idaho Careline. As usual, the NPTHA is known to combine good information and education with great food and prizes. The NPTHA Maintenance staff provided DIY demonstrations on lighting and toilet installation as well as Johna from Air Quality teaching how to make “Green” cleaners. There were hot dogs, Pepsi products, popcorn and of course the legendary “cake walk” that keeps the crowd and vendors moving. Over 65 cakes were won that day. The Home Fair gave away almost 60 door prizes, donated by various vendors and a majority by the NPTHA program. Top winners were: 1. GRAND PRIZE: 6 pc Patio Set won by Charles Sekayouma 2. 10 x 10 Canopy won by Kathy Taylor 3. 10 x 10 Canopy won by Dara Gray The NPTHA is grateful to the Nez Perce Tribal Executive Committee for allowing 2 hours admin leave for this event, as well as assistance from the Pi-Nee-Waus Community Center and Nez Perce Tribe Maintenance staff in setting up.
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Laurie Ann Cloud, NPTHA Executive Director and Jenny Taylor, Habitat for Humanity
Yakama Nation Housing Authority
“Pahto Village” is a
Community of Na ve Veterans’ and
Na ves” gearing to become self sufficient
Housing for Native Veterans
Housing for Natives in Recovery
On-site Caseworkers
Support Services Housing
Get access to:
Job training skills
Adult Basic Skills/GED
Physical/Mental Healthcare referrals
Yakama Nation Housing Authority
Making a difference in communities and Lives Of the YAKAMA NATION by providing safe and affordable housing
YOUR INVITED: “ Pahto Village” GRAND-OPENING
JULY 13, 2016 @ 10:00am
Pahto Village 310 S. Ahtanum Ave, Wapato WA. 98951
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Save the date for the 17th Annual Travois Conference: April 3-5, 2017 Mark your calendar and join Travois in Austin, Texas, for their 17th Annual Indian Country Affordable Housing & Economic Development Conference on April 3-5, 2017! Austin is known for its legendary live music, awesome restaurant scene (food trucks too!) and unique culture. We’re ready — are you? Conference registration is free of charge to employees of TDHEs, tribes, Alaska Native groups, Native Hawaiian organizations and Native-owned businesses! Their agenda includes instruction on the Low Income Housing Tax Credit and New Markets Tax Credits programs, asset management/compliance, environmental services, and architectural design and construction monitoring. And for the third year in a row, Travois will be honoring industry professionals doing outstanding work in their communities at our Superhero Awards ceremony. Travois staff have big plans for Austin! It is Texas, as you know. Here are some of the reviews from their 2016 attendees:
• This is a great overview of Low Income Housing Tax Credit program.
• It was perfect! • The food was outstanding! • I enjoyed the laid-back atmosphere. • I like that the conference felt more personal. • Location and venue were excellent! • The sessions were very informative. The
speakers are very knowledgeable. • This was my first time attending — I got a lot
out of it! • I really enjoyed myself! • The musical entertainment was outstanding! • This was a very informative and well-organized
conference. • Speakers and panelist covered the subjects so
well. • Every session was great. • All of you are wonderful and compassionate
about what you do — thanks! • The conference was a great experience! • I really enjoyed the conference and learned so
much.
Travois will open registration (and their superhero nominations) later this year — keep an eye out for their announcement! You can find more information about their 2017 conference on our website: www.travois.com.
Superhero Award Ceremony
Austin – the Site of the Travois 2017 Conference
Housing Washington Conference Comes to Tacoma, WA in October, 2016 The Washington State Housing Finance Commission (the Commission) has announced its locate and dates of its landmark “Housing Washington” conference. This year, it will be held October 4-6, 2016 at the Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center. NWIHA provided a “lobby talk” in Spokane last year, that drew a record attendance. More information can be found at www.wshfc.org.
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Two nonprofit housing organizations benefit from $21,981 donation from Spokane Indian Housing Authority The Spokane Indian Housing Authority (SIHA) recently donated a combined total of $21,981 to two nonprofit organizations: the Northwest Indian Housing Association (NWIHA), which provides training and education for tribal housing authorities in the Northwest, and the Sierra Service Project, which organizes volunteer work, most often home repairs, throughout the western United States. SIHA chose to donate to the two nonprofit organizations after it received an award of Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTCs) in 2011 for its second LIHTC project. The LIHTC program, a federal tax credit program that encourages private investment in affordable housing, is administered by state housing agencies that decide which projects receive awards. The Washington State Housing Finance Commission awards points to developers who make a donation to a housing-related nonprofit organization. SIHA submitted a successful application and recently passed along the donations. The timing of the donation follows Washington’s Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) (essentially the “rule book” for projects) and takes place after the project has closed with an equity investor, completed construction, is occupied and has received its final allocation of tax credits. Travois has worked with SIHA through each step of the project. “SIHA is pleased to support the vital work of the Northwest Indian Housing Association,” said Tim Horan, SIHA executive director. “We’ve been a NWIHA member for years and have received an enormous benefit from the professional, proactive leadership of NWIHA and its impressive advocacy. We’re proud to be NWIHA members.” “I’ve had the opportunity to work with Sierra Service Project with two other tribes,” he continued. “I’ve always come away feeling inspired by the good-hearted, selfless nature of their youthful workforce and the good that they have been able to accomplish for our low income tribal members. I’m delighted that they’ll be working with us this summer.” The mission of the Northwest Indian Housing Association is to promote safe, sanitary, decent and affordable housing for tribal members in the Pacific
Northwest. NWIHA accomplishes this by providing training and education opportunities; providing a forum for the discussion and resolution of issues; advocating for the collective benefit of all members; effectively linking members to information and financial resources; and working collaboratively with its industry partners. More information on NWIHA can be found on its website: www.nwiha.org. "We sincerely thank Tim and the leadership of the Spokane Tribe for their generous donation," said Northwest Indian Housing Association Chairman Laurie Ann Cloud. "Donations like this make a difference in the work we can do to support housing in Indian Country." The Sierra Service Project organizes volunteers throughout the western United States. Its volunteers take part in weeklong or weekend projects doing challenging service work. The type of work includes roofing, building and repairing wheelchair ramps and porches, painting and other general home repairs. The organization is working with the Spokane Tribe this summer. For more information, visit the Sierra Service Project website: www.sierraserviceproject.org. “We are very excited to be working SIHA this summer,” said Rick Eaton, SSP executive director. Eaton continued, “Our program, which is always done in partnership with local tribes and housing authorities, is a cost-effective way to deliver a variety of home repairs projects to community residents. We have already received over 50 requests from Spokane Reservation residents for wheelchair ramps, stairs and porches, and are preparing for a very productive summer."
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YOUR DATA-DRIVEN FUTURE STARTS TODAY!
Contact: Kevin Klingbeil 1411 4th Avenue, Suite 1510
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 466-2065 [email protected]
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HUD and VA Award $5.9 Million to 26 Tribes to Provide Permanent Homes for Native American Veterans Experiencing Homelessness
For the first time, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today awarded $5.9 million in grants to 26 Tribes to offer a permanent home and supportive services to Native American Veterans who are experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness. The Tribal HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (Tribal HUD-VASH) Program is a demonstration program that will combine $5.9 million in rental assistance from HUD with case management and clinical services provided by VA to serve 500 Native American Veterans..
“By targeting resources directly to Tribes, we can better honor the service and sacrifice of Native American Veterans who now need a roof over their heads," said Castro. "These heroes deserve hope for a brighter future, and by offering permanent housing solutions, combined with needed services and case management, we can work with Tribes to end veteran homelessness." HUD invited 30 eligible Tribes to seek Tribal HUD-VASH vouchers to help house and serve hundreds of Native American Veterans who are currently experiencing homelessness or at extreme risk of becoming homeless. Twenty-six Tribes, from Alaska to New Mexico, will deliver and manage the housing vouchers among their members who need them, on tribal lands.
On January 8, 2016, HUD Secretary Julián Castro announced the winners in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the winter meeting of the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes. Yakama Nation was one of three Tribes in Washington State to receive the award. Pahto Village - formerly Mt. Adams Apartments, was purchased by Yakama Nation Housing Authority on January 1, 2016 with the intent of helping homeless Yakama Tribal Members.
The award of HUD VASH for Native Americans was a timely award in that goals for the new Pahto Village and HUD VASH for Natives coincided. Yakama Nation Housing Authority moved forward quickly with the VA to get a case manager on board for Yakama. A requirement of the program is for the veteran to be eligible for services for the VA and to be income eligible for the Housing Authority.
“Yakama Nation Housing Authority is now pleased to announce that on June 1, 2016 the first Yakama Veterans were moved into Pahto Village. YNHA is moving forward quickly to get Homeless Native American Veterans eligible and moved into Pahto Village” stated Debra Whitefoot, Pahto Village Project Manager. Interested potential clients may apply at the YNHA main office at 611 S. Camas Avenue, Wapato, Washington and let the receptionist know you are applying for veteran housing. A grand opening will be take place on July 13, 2016.
Tim Sampson, Yakama Veteran gets his apartment key from Mike Seelatsee, Pahto Village employee.
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NWIHA Associate Member
NWIHA Welcomes
Watson & McDonell PLLC
Certified Public Accountants
Contact:
Lillian McDonell, CPA 1325 4th Avenue Suite 1705
Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: 206-624-2380
NWIHA WELCOMES
Champion Home Builders Inc.
Contact:
Steve Payne 755 West Big Beaver Road
Suite 1000 Troy, MI 48064
(919) 630-6038
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Tribal Healthy Homes Network Spring Connections Newsletter Now Available
Here is the link for Tribal Healthy Homes Network’s Spring Connections Newsletter.
http://us12.campaign-archive1.com/?u=01db9c45900c90bab29661cc8&id=1b2f304c10&e=[UNIQID]
For more information about THHN, contact the Program Coordinator:
Erika Whittaker
Program Coordinator
Tribal Healthy Homes Network Telephone: 1-800-717-2118 Ext. 1
Or EMAIL Erika at:
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We are a publicly accountable, self-supporting team dedicated to increasing housing access and affordability and to expanding the availability of quality community services for the people of Washington.
CONTACT:
Bob Peterson 1000 2nd Avenue Suite 2700
Seattle, WA 98104-1046
Phone 206-464-7139 Fax 206-587-5113
NWIHA Welcomes
Carina Kistler Consulting
as one of our
Newest Associate Members!
Carina Kistler P. O. Box 1727
McMinnville, OR 97128
Tel (503) 687-1555 Cel (971) 241-4450
The Northwest Indian Housing Association
Welcomes:
TRIBAL RISK AND INSURANCE SERVICES, LLC
An Associate Member in Good Standing!
Contact:
Bob Matson Tribal Risk and Insurance Services LLC
14900 Interurban Ave S, Suite 284 Seattle, WA 98168
Tel (206) 233-9966 Fax (206) 233-9970
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Contact: Cora Gaane, Vice President – Tribal Advocate, Wells Fargo – Native American Banking Services 4141 Inand Empire Boulevard, Suite 350 – Ontario, CA 91764
Office: (909) 481-6515 Cell: (909) 319-0607 Fax: (909) 941-0900 E-Mail: [email protected]
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HUD Proposes New Formula for Indian Housing Block Grant Program Proposed formula the result of three-year negotiated rulemaking WASHINGTON – After three years of negotiation with federally and state recognized tribes across the country, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today proposed a new formula to be used to allocate funds through the Department’s Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) Program. The proposed rule can be found here: https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2016-05-31/pdf/2016-12596.pdf The Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA) requires HUD to update IHBG’s formula periodically through a negotiated rulemaking process with grant recipients. HUD negotiated the proposed rule with active tribal participation and using the procedures of the Negotiated Rulemaking Act of 1990. As a result of this process, and after a year-long study of potential data sources to be used in this formula, the Negotiated Rulemaking Committee succeeded in reaching consensus on most issues that were discussed. The proposed rule announced today reflects HUD’s decisions for both consensus and non-consensus issues, with the intention of improving and clarifying the current regulations. The notice calls for comments to be submitted by August 1, 2016. The IHBG Program is the single largest source of affordable housing assistance in Native American communities. Over the life of the program, recipients built or acquired nearly 37,000 affordable homes and have rehabilitated more than 77,000 others. The IHBG allocations are distributed each year to eligible Indian tribes or their tribally designated housing entities for a range of affordable housing activities. Through the program, HUD provides federal housing assistance for Indian tribes in a manner that recognizes the right of Indian self-determination and tribal self-government.
In February, HUD announced more than $660 million in grant allocations to 587 Native American tribes in 35 states for fiscal year 2016. The funds benefit low-income families living on Indian reservations or in other American Indian and Alaska Native communities. The amount of each grant is based on a formula that considers local needs and housing units under management by the tribe or designated entity. Eligible activities for the funds include housing development, assistance to housing developed under the Indian Housing Program of the 1937 Housing Act, housing services to eligible families and individuals, housing management services, crime prevention and safety, and HUD-approved model activities that provide creative approaches to solving affordable housing problems. The block grant approach to housing was enabled by the Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA).
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Yakama Nation Housing Authority Holds its 2016 Housing Fair The Yakama Nation Housing Authority held the 9th Annual Yakama Nation Housing Fair on May 25, 2016 at the Cultural Heritage Center in Toppenish, Washington. The first housing fair was held in May 2008. Since then, both tribal members and staff have looked forward to each year’s event. The 2016 event was well attended, with 237 registered visitors and 43 vendors and agencies. The Yakama Warriors Association, comprised of tribal veterans, opened the event with the flag presentation. The purpose of the fair is to provide a fun location, with food service and door prizes for local residents to meet available service providers. This year our local residents were exposed to appliance and hardware stores, landscape specialists, mortgage companies, government social service agencies, local fire and law enforcement representatives, insurance companies, and many other types of vendors set up display tables. Tribal council representatives had an opportunity to welcome visitors and encourage tribal members to contact the many local service providers for education opportunities, job training, home maintenance classes, mortgage and 184 Loan Guarantee classes, and many more prospects.
USDA Rural Development Hosted an Information Table at the Yakama Housing Fair Staff will begin planning the 2017 housing fair later this year. Save the date cards and flyers will be released in early 2017.
Submitted by Preston Harrison, Yakama Nation Housing Authority.
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The Northwest Indian Housing Association WELCOMES:
Cook & Company, P.S.
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
Contact:
Stephen J. Cook, CPA Cook & Company, P.S.
155 NE 100Th Street, Suite 410 Seattle, WA 98125
TEL (206) 362-1337 FAX (206) 729-3498 [email protected]
The Northwest Indian Housing Association
Thanks
GOODE & COMPANY, PS
For Their Support
Certified Public Accountants
Contact:
Ronald D. Goode CPA CFE CGFM Goode & Company, PS
7121 E. 2nd Avenue Spokane Valley, WA 99212 Tel and Fax (509) 464-6964
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NWIHA Youth Scholarship Fund Update On May 20, 2016, the Northwest Indian Housing Association (NWIHA) announced that 24 youth in our region will be awarded scholarships, of $700 each. The checks to the colleges and universities were sent on June 20. "We are very pleased to be able to fund so many young people in their quest to improve their lives, through education," noted Laurie Ann Cloud, NWIHA Chairman. "Since its inception in 2001, the Youth Scholarship Fund has awarded $207,000 to Native American youth in our region." "We are very thankful to the many donors, and bidders at our live auctions - who made so many awards possible," noted Joseph Diehl, Interim Executive Director. "100% of their donations go directly into the Youth Scholarship Fund, with no administrative costs or charges for overhead.” Diehl noted. Funds were disbursed directly to the universities or colleges designated, on June 20, 2016. The twenty-four 2016 awards, granted at $700 each, are listed below (with their Tribal affiliation): Scott D. Abrahamson (Colville) Triston L. Andrews (Spokane) Morgan Buzzell (Makah) Alicia N. Edwards (Colville) Chad G. Edwards (Colville) Cheyanne Fasana (Grand Ronde) Savannah Goodrich (Makah) Winter Hayes (Nez Perce) Diane R. Hilderbrand (Colville) Madisyn Janes (Metlakatla) Krista Johnson (Lower Elwha) Emma R. Johnson (Cowlitz) Avery T. Jones (Yakama) Rielly Leighton (Nez Perce) Tyler M. Leslie (Yakama) Ayla Lewis (Yakama) Keith L. Matt (Colville) Raymond Matt (Colville) Wade C. Moses (Colville) Taylor Jo Nicholson (Colville) Shaniah Pinkham (Yakama) Michael Reyes (Grand Ronde) Mariah Westermark (Cowlitz) Victoria Wynecoop (Spokane)
Donations are now being accepted for the 2017 round. The deadline for applications is March 31, 2017. Send your tax deductible donation to: NWIHA Youth Scholarship Fund c/o Laurie Ann Cloud Nez Perce Tribal Housing Authority P. O. Box 188 Lapwai, ID 83540 Yakama Nation was one of the first donors to the 2017 Youth Scholarship Fund with a generous donation of $1,000. Thank you! HUD ALLOCATES $174 MILLION THROUGH NEW HOUSING TRUST FUND First-ever allocations to help States produce affordable housing On June 10, 2016, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allocated nearly $174 million through the nation’s Housing Trust Fund. The Housing Trust Fund is a new affordable housing production program that will complement existing Federal, state and local efforts to increase and preserve the supply of decent, safe, and sanitary affordable housing for extremely low- and very low-income households, including families experiencing homelessness. “Today, we offer another tool to help states confront a growing affordable rental housing crisis in this country,” said HUD Secretary Julián Castro. “The Housing Trust Fund will be an enduring resource designed to producing more housing that is affordable to our most vulnerable neighbors.” “In today’s housing market, many Americans who work hard still can’t afford their rents. Affordable housing helps workers live closer to their jobs and spend more time with their families. A healthy housing market is key to vibrant communities and future economic growth, and these federal funds will help states expand the supply of affordable homes and strengthen our communities,” said Senator Jack Reed (Rhode Island), who wrote the 2008 law establishing the National Housing Trust Fund. “I commend HUD for making these funds available and helping states take a tailored, cost-effective approach to increasing the supply of affordable housing.”
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Diane Yentel, President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Low Income Housing Coalition, added, “Today is a historic day for millions of Americans who struggle to find affordable housing. We applaud Secretary Castro for his leadership in paving the way to make the National Housing Trust Fund a reality. We look forward to working with the administration and our state partners as we put these dollars to work building affordable homes for the lowest income people.” Eight years after it was authorized by the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (HERA), the Housing Trust Fund is only now being capitalized through contributions made by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. In
December 2014, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) directed these Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) to begin setting aside and allocating funds to the Housing Trust. In January of 2015, HUD issued interim rules to guide states on how to implement their Housing Trust Funds. By law, each state is allocated a minimum of $3 million. State affordable housing planners will use these funds for acquisition, site improvements, soft costs, demolition, financing costs, relocation assistance and other development costs. (end)
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HUD ANNOUNCES NEW LEAD-SAFE HOMES, LEAD-FREE KIDS TOOLKIT
HUD awards more than $46.5 million in Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration grants to 15 local and state government agencies
WASHINGTON – The devastating effects of lead poisoning are irreversible, and even low levels of lead in a young child’s blood can have long-term effects on their ability to learn and lead a productive life. To prevent these life-long effects and strengthen protections for families living in HUD-assisted housing, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Julián Castro today announced the Lead-Safe Homes, Lead Free Kids Toolkit. HUD has a long history of working to ensure lead-safe housing, which fits into the broader federal response to address lead hazards found in other sources like water, soil, or consumer goods. For more than 20 years, HUD’s Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes has worked to improve ways to identify and address home-related health and safety hazards, including lead. Since 1993, HUD has awarded more than $1.58 billion in grants to communities for identification and control of lead-based paint hazards in more than 190,000 low-income privately owned housing units. In addition, HUD continues to support research on best practices for identifying and controlling lead-based paint hazards. Announced today at the HUD-National Environmental Health Association annual conference in San Antonio, Texas, this comprehensive toolkit builds upon HUD’s decades-long commitment to safe, affordable housing. This toolkit provides both immediate actions and a long-term vision to address lead in homes both through immediate changes to HUD programs and legislative proposals that would give HUD needed authority to ensure all HUD housing is lead-safe. “The health and safety of the families we serve is our first priority,” said Secretary Castro. “Sadly, decades’ worth of lead hazards in homes continues to put families and young children at risk. As a leader in lead-safe housing, we know there’s still more work to be done. We’re proud to introduce this toolkit so we can better ensure children and their families have a safe, healthy place to call home.” “Too many children are still being exposed to lead through soil and paint in their homes, and I welcome HUD’s efforts to address lead hazards and ensure more children get the testing and support they need. Now, Congress must
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also step up to ensure that we are investing in comprehensive efforts to combat lead exposure whether in water, homes, or any source,” said U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (Ohio). Today, HUD will also award more than $46.5 million in Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration grants to 15 local and state government agencies to protect children and families from the hazards of lead-based paint and from other home health and safety hazards. The grant funding will reduce lead-based paint hazards in more than 3,100 low-income homes. “Lead poisoning poses a very serious health threat, particularly in New England where our housing stock is older than in most other states,” said U.S. Senator Susan Collins (Maine). “I have worked to raise awareness about this dangerous and too often unseen problem since the beginning of my service in the U.S. Senate. As the Chairman of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee, I have successfully secured robust funding for lead abatement programs. This $3.4 million grant provided to the Maine State Housing Authority is excellent news and will help ensure that hundreds of Maine families have safe and healthy homes.” The century-old legacy of lead in house paint continues to present a hazard, particularly for low-income families in privately owned homes. Exposure to lead, including deteriorated paint, dust, and soil presents a risk to millions of Americans living in housing built before 1978, including some HUD-assisted residents. Lead poisoning is associated with learning and behavior problems in children and high blood pressure in adults. To strengthen protections for families living in HUD-assisted housing, HUD’s toolkit aims to: Ø Strengthen regulatory framework and monitoring by proposing revisions to HUD’s Lead Safe Housing Rule, which, when issued, will align the child blood lead level requiring response with the Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) recommended level. Ø Identify and address known lead hazards through increased monitoring, improved local reporting and guidance by increasing monitoring and enforcement of the Lead Safe Housing Rule and the Lead Disclosure Rule, as well as clarifying HUD guidance about these rules to Public Housing Agencies, owners of HUD-assisted housing, and HUD grantees. Ø Work with Administration partners to encourage an interagency focus on addressing lead hazard prevention for both paint and other sources. Ø Provide education and targeted outreach to increase awareness of lead by HUD families, housing providers, local governments, and other key stakeholders, and work with health departments to make available blood lead level testing to all children under age six in HUD-assisted homes. Ø Conduct research to identify best practices and determine where best to target federal resources by studying the effectiveness of HUD grantees’ use of formula grants to address lead issues. Other key features of this toolkit include efforts to improve the process to identify and control lead hazards before children are sickened and strengthen monitoring of HUD-assisted housing. The toolkit also builds on HUD’s work by facilitating partnerships among HUD and other federal agencies to develop a consistent standard for and response to water quality issues in HUD-assisted housing. HUD’s key federal partners share an extensive history of work to prevent lead exposure. For nearly 30 years, the CDC’s Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program has developed programs and policies to prevent childhood lead poisoning and provided funding to state and local health departments to determine the extent of childhood lead poisoning. Since its inception, CDC has funded nearly 60 childhood lead poisoning prevention programs to develop, implement, and evaluate lead poisoning prevention activities.
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This National Healthy Homes Month focuses national attention on ways to keep people of all ages safe and healthy in their homes. HUD's Office of Native American Programs 2016 Training Sessions
HUD/ONAP is announcing the following training session for 2016. More information about registration and training location will be provided at a later date.
TO REGISTER - GO TO THIS WEB SITE AND FOLLOW THE LINKS!
http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/public_indian_housing/ih/codetalk/calendar
2016
July
July 12-13
Regional Training for Tribes and TDHEs: Maintenance Training Boston, MA
Participants at this 2-day training will receive step-by-step instruction on how to successfully manage and administer a maintenance and inspection program with NAHASDA-assisted rental units. The trainer will provide a walk-through of the processes and procedures of managing maintenance staff and efficiently conducting unit inspections and maintenance. Materials will be provided on flash drive. All grantees are encouraged to attend this training.
Register Here
July 20-21
Regional Training for Tribes and TDHEs: Executive Director's Refresher Workshop Reno, NV
Conducted in a two-day workshop format, the ONAP Executive Director’s Refresher is intended to facilitate a unique peer to peer forum for veteran and new Directors alike. Indian Housing management has become increasingly complex where Directors have to work within laws, regulations, PIH notices, and other documentation which can stretch the limits of one’s knowledge needed to perform the job well. Today’s Indian Housing Director faces unique management challenges and at times stands at the crossroads between the governing board, tenants, community, and housing staff. The Executive Director today is challenged to develop exceptional management and problem-solving skills. In this workshop we endeavor to provide opportunity for skill building and a series of tips and tools to support the Director in doing their complex job better.
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2016 PIH Notices from the Office of Public and Indian Housing Published Since December 31, 2014 (PIH Notices Applicable to Native American Programs)
Below are notices relating to Native American programs. To go to the PIH Notices Page for a complete list of all notices from 1996 onwards, please use this link:
http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/public_indian_housing/publications/notices
2016 Notices
Notice Issued/Expires Subject/Purpose
PIH 2016-07
• Attachment (MS-Excel)
Issued: May 4, 2016 Expires: This notice remains in effect until amended, superseded or rescinded
Extension — Total Development Costs (TDC) for Affordable Housing under the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA) - The purpose of this Notice is to extend the program requirements of PIH Notice 2015-09 dated June 4, 2015, and transmit the updated schedule for the maximum amount of funds that may be used for affordable housing under NAHASDA.
CPD 2016-02 Issued: February 8, 2016 Expires: This notice remains in effect until amended, superseded, or rescinded
Guidance for Categorizing an Activity as Maintenance for Compliance with HUD Environmental Regulations, 24 CFR Parts 50 and 58. This Notice provides guidance on categorizing an activity as maintenance for purposes of compliance with HUD's environmental regulations, 24 CFR Parts 50 and 58. Under 24 CFR 50.19(b)(13) and 58.35(b)(3), maintenance is categorically excluded from environmental assessment under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and not subject to compliance requirements of the related federal environmental laws in 24 CFR 50.4 and 24 CFR 58.5, including the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. Supersedes: March 28, 2006 CPD policy memorandum on this subject
2015 Notices:
Notice Issued/Expires Subject/Purpose
PIH 2015-09
• Attachment (MS-Excel)
Issued: June 4, 2015 Expires: This notice remains in effect until amended, superseded, or rescinded
Extension — Total Development Costs (TDC) for Affordable Housing under the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA) - The purpose of this Notice is to extend the program requirements of PIH Notice 2014-06 dated June 19, 2014, and transmit the updated schedule for the maximum amount of funds that may be used for affordable housing under NAHASDA.
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PIH 2015-08 Issued: May 8, 2015 Expires: Effective until Amended, Superseded or Rescinded Cross Reference: 24 CFR 1000.58, PIH 2010-33, PIH 2011-43
Administrative Requirements for Investing Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) Funds – This Notice establishes the basis upon which the Department will determine if a recipient of Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) funds has the administrative capacity to draw down IHBG funds for investment purposes as authorized under Section 204(b) of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA).
SD 2015-01 Issued: Feb. 26, 2015 Expires: This notice remains in effect until revoked, superseded, or rescinded
Transition to 2 CFR Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, Final Guidance – This HUD Transition Notice identifies and explains significant changes made in 2 CFR part 200, and provides transition guidance and links to additional resource materials.
PIH 2015-01 Issued: Jan. 9, 2015 Expires: This notice remains in effect until revoked, superseded, or rescinded
Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) Program: Guidance and Procedures for Environmental Reviews under Part 50 - This Public and Indian Housing (PIH) Notice rescinds Notice PIH 1999-37, issued August 19, 1999, and the three subsequent Notices that either extended or reinstated that Notice.
Future Quarterly Meeting Dates for NWIHA
September 13-14-15, 2016
Little Creek Casino Resort (WA) Training: Self Monitoring
January 24-25-26 2017
Hilton by Doubletree Seatac (WA) Training: New OMB Circular
April 18-19-20, 2017 Wildhorse Resort and Casino (OR)
Training TBA
September 12-13-14, 2017 Clearwater Casino Resort (WA)
Training TBA
Our Mission
The Mission of the Northwest Indian Housing Association is to promote safe, sanitary, decent and affordable housing for Tribal members in the Pacific Northwest. We accomplish this by providing training and education opportunities; providing a forum for the discussion and resolution of issues; advocating for the collective benefit of all members; effectively linking members to information and financial resources; and working collaboratively with our industry partners.
NWIHA News
This newsletter is just another member service of…NWIHA! NWIHA News is a publication of the Northwest Indian Housing Association. Copyright © 2016, All Rights Reserved. Articles may be reprinted or duplicated by members for their staff, without prior permission. July 5, 2016 Edition. Visit us at: www.nwiha.org or simply e-mail to: [email protected] For more information, contact Joe Diehl, Editor. TEL (206) 290-5498 FAX: (206) 388-4739