Last Chance to Apply: Interior Regional Housing Authority Homeowner Assistance Program

Application Deadline: Friday, December 1, 2023, at 11:59 Alaska Time

Apply Online Here: IRHA Homeowner Assistance Application

Are you a homeowner, an enrolled IRHA tribal member, and facing financial difficulties due to the COVID-19 pandemic? If so, you may be eligible for the Interior Regional Housing Authority (IRHA) Homeowner Assistance program.

What is Interior Regional Housing Authority Homeowner Assistance? The IRHA Homeowner Assistance program is funded by the U.S. Treasury as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Qualified applicants have the opportunity to receive support for mortgage payments, utility bills, or home-heating fuel expenses. These financial assistance payments will be disbursed directly to mortgage servicers, utility companies, and vendors by IRHA and its partners.

Are You Eligible? Enrolled tribal members who own homes and reside in regions where IRHA serves as the Tribally Designated Housing Entity are encouraged to apply. To determine your eligibility quickly and securely, please visit IRHA's website for the complete list of requirements. Eligibility requirements include:

1. Homeownership: You must be a homeowner seeking assistance for your primary residence.
2. Tribal Enrollment: You must be able to demonstrate your tribal enrollment.
3. COVID-19 Financial Hardship: You should have experienced a financial hardship directly related to the coronavirus after January 21, 2020.
4. Income Limit: Your household income should not exceed the maximum limit set by the U.S. Treasury.
5. COVID-19 Impact: At least one person in your household must have been financially impacted, directly or indirectly, by COVID-19.
6. Housing Instability: You must demonstrate a risk of housing instability or homelessness.

The deadline for applications is fast approaching, so don't miss this opportunity to secure assistance that can help ease the financial burden caused by the pandemic. Visit IRHA's website today to review the complete eligibility requirements and submit your application before the December 1, 2023 deadline. IRHA is here to support tribal members in these challenging times, and your application could make a significant difference in your financial stability and housing security.