HOUSING

The Housing Program for the Little Shell Tribe is currently working on THREE PROGRAMS to help members of the Tribe that qualify for these services.

LS EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The Little Shell Tribe recognizes the need to develop a program that provides assistance to eligible low-income tribal members whose rental housing needs cannot be met without financial assistance.

The Little Shell Tribal Council has established the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (“ERA”) to provide financial assistance and housing stability services to eligible low income households. The Little Shell Tribal Housing Department (“Housing Department”) may provide financial assistance payments for rent (including rental of a mobile home, mobile home rental space, and rent-to-own agreements); rental arrears (past due rental invoices); utilities and home energy costs (such as electricity, gas, water and sewer, trash removal and fuel oil); utilities and home energy arrears (past due utility bills); and other expenses related to housing incurred due, directly or indirectly, to COVID-19 (such as relocation expenses, rental fees, internet services, or hotel costs).

Under federal law and guidance, the Housing Department will generally disburse ERA funding directly to the landlord or utility/energy provider. The Housing Department will prioritize funding assistance to those meeting very low (50%) income limits and/or those with households that have an individual that has been unemployed for the past 90 days.

The Housing Department will also prioritize applicants with past due rent or utility bills. Assistance for future rent and utilities will limited to three months with the possibility of additional months based on funding availability.

The Housing Department has implemented ERA policies and procedures that provide strict parameters on eligibility to ensure the ERA complies with all applicable legal and federal requirements. The requirements in this application reflect both tribal and federal requirements. Carefully read the ERA Application below for more information on eligibility and how to apply.