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News from the Cherokee Nation, OK
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TAHLEQUAH, OK - The Housing Authority of the Cherokee Nation (HACN) has funds available in Sequoyah, McIntosh and Muskogee Counties to assist tribal citizens with rental payments under the Rental Assistance Program (RAP)."This program allows the eligible applicant to choose the type of housing as long as it meets occupancy and HUD Housing Quality Standards," stated David Southerland, HACN executive director.
According to Southerland, the family is issued a coupon allowing them to search for an eligible unit to lease in which the unit must fall within the Fair Market Rent guidelines.
Eligible units can be found within Sequoyah, McIntosh and Muskogee Counties.
The program is designed to allow families to find their own dwelling unit of appropriate size and applicable payment standards. Subsidized rent is paid by the Housing Authority based on the family’s income and the gross rent of the unit.
The eligible applicant is allowed to choose any type of housing such as: a house, apartment, duplex or mobile home, as long as the unit meets the inspection requirements.
All applicants must meet eligibility guidelines that include income limitations, must be a U.S. citizen, each family member five years of age or older must have a social security card and the applicant or family member must have a CDIB or be member of a federally recognized tribe.
Any interested applicants or for more information, contact the Housing Authority of the Cherokee Nation Area III office located in Sallisaw toll free: 866-775-1115 or 918-775-0922; in Warner 918-463-3242; and in Porum 918-484-5157
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Mike Miller, Cherokee Nation Director of Communications Phone: 918-456-0671 (ext.2210) Fax: 918-458-5580 E-mail: Communications@cherokee.org
Larry Daugherty, Advertising Manager |
Steven Swogger, Agriculture Liaison Natural Resources Department Phone: 918-456-0671 (ext.2546) FAX: 918-458-7673 E-mail: sswogger@cherokee.org
Bradley D. Peak, Cherokee Nation |