National American Indian Housing Council

NAIHC is excited to welcome Lucas LaRose to our team as Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). As an attorney with extensive experience in compliance, auditing, Tribal economic development, federal government relations, and public policy, Lucas will help strengthen NAIHC’s administrative, operational, and compliance functions while supporting our mission to advance Tribal housing and self-determination. Welcome, Lucas!

See the full announcement here: https://naihc.net/naihc-is-please-to-announce-the-hiring-of-lucas-larose-as-the-organizations-new-chief-administrative-officer/

“Arizona’s affordable housing crisis isn’t just contained to our cities — it’s impacting Tribes and Native communities, too.” — Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ)

Days after Congress passed a housing bill that left Tribal Nations behind, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) stepped up to co-sponsor the bipartisan NAHASDA Modernization Act— bipartisan legislation to reauthorize and reform Tribal housing programs for the first time since 2008. In NAHASDA’s 30th anniversary year, this is the kind of leadership Indian Country needs.

Gallego Backs Bipartisan Legislation to Expand and Modernize Native Housing Programs Push to Advance Housing Policy Comes in NAHASDA’s 30TH Anniversary Year WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) is backing the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Modernization Act, comprehensive legislation to reauthorize and modernize federal housing programs servin...

NAIHC is breaking down exactly what the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act means for Indian Country — and what we're doing to make sure Native communities aren't left behind - https://naihc.net/legislative-alert-native-communities-shut-out-of-federal-housing-overhaul/

The House Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) Appropriations Subcommittee recently released legislation for Fiscal Year 2027 which proposes increased funding for HUD Tribal programs, including an increase of $46 million or 4 percent over the FY 2026 enacted level for the Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG).

The FY2027 House proposal reflects continued bipartisan support for Tribal housing and community development investments while prioritizing formula funding stability, Tribal veteran housing assistance, and infrastructure-related community development programs.

At the same time, regrettably the proposal reduces funding for IHBG Competitive Grants and Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grants, while maintaining historically strong overall Tribal housing funding levels.

KEY PROPOSED FUNDING LEVELS

• $1.157 billion for IHBG Formula Grants — an increase of $46 million over FY2026

• $125 million for IHBG Competitive Grants — a decrease of $25 million

• $100 million for the ICDBG Program — an increase of $25 million

• $10 million for Tribal HUD-VASH as a dedicated line item

• $7 million for Training and Technical Assistance

• $1 million for Title VI Loan Guarantee subsidy authority

• $60 million in Title VI guarantee authority — an increase of $10 million

• $1 million for Section 184 credit subsidy

• $1.8 billion in Section 184 loan guarantee authority

• $15 million for the Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grant Program

“NAIHC appreciates the continued bipartisan recognition from Congress that Tribal housing investments are foundational to the health, stability, and economic future of Native communities. These investments help address severe housing shortages, overcrowding, infrastructure gaps, and barriers to homeownership while strengthening self-determination and economic opportunity across Indian Country.”

— Rudy Soto, Executive Director, National American Indian Housing Council

Still reflecting on the powerful conversations, partnerships, and shared vision that came together during the Housing Our Relatives Summit.

This gathering created space to advance actionable solutions across the full continuum of housing and economic mobility — from supporting our unhoused relatives to expanding pathways for affordable housing and Native homeownership opportunities both on and off Tribal lands.

Deep gratitude to all of the Tribal leaders, housing professionals, advocates, partners, and community members who showed up committed to building a stronger future for Native communities. Together, we continue the work of ensuring our relatives have safe, stable, and culturally grounded places to call home.

What does housing look like when it is built not just for today, but for the next seven generations?

Across Native communities, leaders and organizations are creating collective, community-driven housing solutions rooted in legacy, care and long-term sustainability. These efforts go beyond building homes — they strengthen communities, preserve traditions and create opportunity for future generations.

Read more about how Native communities are shaping housing solutions that reflect their values and vision for the future: https://hubs.li/Q04gZVyw0

Free Upcoming Training Opportunities for Tribal Housing Professionals

NAIHC’s training schedule includes the latest information on upcoming trainings available at no cost for Tribal housing professionals nationwide.

These trainings are offered free of charge through a cooperative agreement between the National American Indian Housing Council (NAIHC) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Native American Programs.

View the full training schedule and register today: https://naihc.net/technical-assistance/

NAIHC is proud to welcome Chickasaw Community Bank as a L'ux (Mount Edgecumbe) sponsor for NAIHC’s 52nd Annual Convention & Tradeshow.

Locally owned and community-focused, Chickasaw Community Bank provides banking and lending services for individuals, businesses, and Tribal communities.

Learn more at https://www.ccb.bank/

Interested in sponsoring the 52nd Annual Convention & Tradeshow? View the sponsorship guide at https://lnkd.in/eVkfKWYd