HOUSING

The Little Shell Tribal Council established the Housing Assistance Program (HAP) to improve the housing conditions of Little Shell tribal homeowners by replacing, removing, or repairing housing defects. The Tribal Council has recognized the need to ensure that our members have energy efficient appliances that are reliable and dependable.

The HAP Appliance Upgrade Program will provide appliance upgrades for appliances that do not meet current energy efficiency standards. Additionally, all major appliances will be evaluated for safety issues and replaced as necessary to mitigate any issues identified. Appliance upgrades will require a home inspection by the Housing Department HAP Coordinator to validate the need for upgrades and to determine replacement specifications.

Appliances Eligible for Upgrades:

• Refrigerator / Freezer Combo
• Gas Stove / Electric Range
• Dishwasher
• Hot Water Heater
• Clothes Washer
• Clothes Dryer
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For all questions, please email [email protected] or call (406) 315-2400. The Housing Department is scheduling in-person consultations to provide help on the application by appointment only. 

Eligibility Requirement:

• • Little Shell Tribal Member – The Applicant must be a currently enrolled Little Shell Tribal Member.
  • Homeownership – The LST Applicant must own or co-own the residence. The LST Applicant may qualify if an intermediate family member (spouse or other family member) owns the home. The LST Applicant must live in the residence full time.
  • Live in Cascade County – The LST Applicant must reside in Cascade County, Montana. The LST Housing Department will be expanding to the entire tribal service area in Blaine, Hill, and Glacier Counties by Fall 2025.

   

  • Household Income – Applicant’s household must be at or below HUD’s Low Income Household Income Limits: 80% of Median Income ($53,600 for single person household or $76,550 for a 4 person household).
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LS HAP Application