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Cherokee Nation housing report: more applicants, new grants and workforce initiative
Summary
Housing & Services reported serving 4,800 households in December, nearly 6,900 pending applications, growing uptake in the I Save/ISA program, a $500,000 Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka grant, HUD ARPA-funded community improvements, and a new Section 184 skilled worker initiative the Nation says is a first-of-its-kind for a tribal nation.
Todd Enloe, director of Housing & Services, presented program metrics and grant updates at the Feb. 16 council meeting. Enloe said the department served about 4,800 households in December and had about 6,800–6,900 pending applications. He reported that 26 households have received down payment or mortgage assistance so far this fiscal year, with an average household income just under $28,000 and roughly 22% equity created through the assistance.
On housing rehabilitation, Enloe said…
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