Legislative Update: In November 2019, the House of Representatives passed the “Tribal Access to Homeless Assistance Grants Act of 2019” (H.R. 4029) and the “Fostering Stable Housing Opportunities Act of 2019” (H.R. 4300) to expand housing assistance for communities vulnerable to housing insecurity or homelessness – including Native Americans and youth aging out of foster care.
One of the most intractable problems facing Indian Country is the tremendous housing shortage in tribal communities across the nation. Even with the recent increase in federal appropriations, many tribes continue to struggle with rising construction costs, overcrowding, dilapidated housing conditions and a lack of resources to construct new housing.
Current estimates reveal a need for an additional 200,000 housing units in Indian Country. Statistics show that 16 percent of Tribal communities households are overcrowded, compared to 2.2 percent of the general population.
Blue Stone Strategy Group can help address your community’s housing needs because we understand the many complexities associated with tribal housing.
Our team of Tribal Housing Experts can assess your current inventory, identify funding options and offer innovative construction methods that will provide meaningful housing solutions for your community. Our housing team is experienced exclusively in the Indian housing field with extensive Tribal and Federal experience in this critical area.
Now is the time to begin addressing your housing needs.
We are deeply committed to supporting the Tribes in addressing the many housing issues that you face. Please contact us at 949-476-8828 to schedule a conference call or you can email me at jfullmer@bluestonestrategy.com.
Thank you for your continued leadership and commitment to serving your community. Please consider taking a few minutes to discuss your housing challenges and needs with our team to see how we may be able to assist you.