HOME REHAB ASSISTANCE

Our Purpose

The Home Rehab Assistance program is available to assist enrolled members of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma with a forgivable grant up to $15,000 for improvements and repairs needed to restore a sub-standard home to decent, safe and sanitary condition, remove physical barriers and/or remediate safety hazards.

Absentee Shawnee Housing Authority

Eligibility Criteria

  • The applicant must be an enrolled member of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
  • The applicant must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
  • The applicant must own the dwelling unit proposed for repair ("Dwelling Unit") and have owned and continuously occupied such unit for a period of not less than one (1) year prior to the date of the application. The applicant must present proof of ownership of the home in the form of a warranty or quitclaim deed. Owners of restricted Indian land may participate in the Program, provided that they present proof of ownership in the firm of a deed or vailidly-approved lease for a period of not less than 25 years
  • The home must be deemed substandard or otherwise inadequate to meet the physical needs of a handicapped/disabled person. Inadequate plumbing, heating, roof, storm windows, storm doors, foundation and electrical wiring are factors indicative of a substandard house
  • The Dwelling Unit must be the primary residence of the applicant household and must remain the primary residence for a period of not less than the affordability period within the Useful Life Commitment Agreement following completion of the repairs
  • The Dwelling Unit must be located within the designated housing service area for ASHA Programs. The housing serving area includes Pottawatomie County, Lincoln County, Oklahoma County and Cleveland County
  • The applicant must publicly disclose any conflicts of interest arising from immediate family ties to any employee of the ASHA, member of the BOC and/or elected tribal official

Requirements

  • Tribal Membership Card (for all household members over the age of 18)
  • Social Security Card (for all household members)
  • State Birth Certification (For all household members)
  • Proof of Ownership/Deed
  • Any Additional Information Requested from ASHA (If, applicable)

Staff Contact Information

Ashley Smith

Admissions Coordinator

Phone: (405) 273-1050 ext. 202
Direct Phone: (405) 617-0473
asmith@ashousingauthority.com

Karen Fullbright

Admissions Intake Specialist

Phone: (405) 273-1050 ext. 208
Direct Phone: (405) 617-0476
kfullbright@ashousingauthority.com