Housing

Housing in Indian Country has become one of its greatest challenges. Approximately, 40% of on-reservation housing is inadequate. Overcrowding, lack of plumbing and substandard conditions compound social problems to such a degree that health care, education and employment suffer. NCAI works closely with other national organizations, including the National American Indian Housing Council [www.naihc.net] to advocate for increased home-ownership, funding and culturally appropriate housing, among other issues.

Documents

• NCAI Testimony on the Oversight of Indian Housing Programs, 02/13/02

Links

• Section 184 Indian Housing Loan Guarantee Program provides information to lenders, tribes, Indian Housing Authorities, Native Americans, and Alaskan Natives on how a home may be purchased, rehabilitated, or constructed in Native lands by using the Section 184 Indian Loan Guarantee Program.
• Federal Inter-Agency Native American Website is designed specifically to deliver electronic information from government agencies and other organizations to Native American communities.

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