Welcome to Northwest Indian Housing Association
Northwest Indian Housing Association
The Mission of the Northwest Indian Housing Association is to promote and support the housing interests of Tribal Housing Departments and Tribally Designated Housing Entities in the Pacific Northwest. We accomplish this by providing training opportunities; providing a forum for the discussion and resolution of issues; advocating for the collective benefit of all members; linking members to information and financial resources; and maintaining a cooperative relationship with governmental and other industry partners.
Weekly Update & Tribal Housing News
This week’s priority: Members using or considering manufactured housing have an immediate opportunity to help shape forthcoming federal construction standards. Other updates concern new FHA financing options, GEMS account access, HUD TIAC nominations, Census data, energy rebates, and upcoming funding opportunities.
Recommended date for manufactured housing comments
Tribes and TDHEs are encouraged to submit written comments for advance consideration by HUD's Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee. Comments may address chassis removal, foundations, installation costs, durability, Tribal trust land, […]
Manufactured housing meeting speaker registration
Individuals interested in speaking during the Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee meeting are encouraged to register by October 21. Link: Federal Register notice | Email: mhcc@homeinnovation.com
HUD Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee meeting
The committee will consider proposed standards concerning permanent-chassis removal and state certification requirements. These are advisory proceedings, not adopted standards or formal Tribal consultation. Link: Federal Register notice
HUD Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee meeting
The committee will consider proposed standards concerning permanent-chassis removal and state certification requirements. These are advisory proceedings, not adopted standards or formal Tribal consultation. Link: Federal Register notice
HUD TIAC nomination deadline
Deadline to nominate Tribal representatives for seven terms on HUD's Tribal Intergovernmental Advisory Committee beginning in January 2027. Nominees must be elected Tribal officials or employees formally authorized to represent […]
2030 Census proposal comment deadline
Deadline to comment on proposed changes involving residence criteria and demographic data collection for the 2030 Census. Tribes may wish to address AI/AN self-identification and the importance of accurate Census […]
Tribal Home Energy Rebates application deadline
Closing date for the reopened application period for Tribal Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates. Tribes should confirm their application status and any required designation of a TDHE or other administering […]
Tentative IHBG Competitive application deadline
Note: Tentative Date HUD's current planning forecast identifies December 16 as the estimated IHBG Competitive application deadline. Members should continue preparing application materials while awaiting the final NOFO.
Tentative ICDBG NOFO publication date
Tentative ICDBG NOFO publication date HUD's newer ICDBG forecast estimates that the NOFO will be published on December 16. This is a projected publication date, not an application deadline.