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Tahlequah, OK - The Housing Authority of the Cherokee Nation (HACN) will have openings for families, who need assistance with rental payments in Cherokee and Adair Counties on March 14.

"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 as long as the unit falls within the Fair Market Rent guidelines. Families are allowed to find their own rental property of the appropriate size and payment. Subsidized rent is paid by HACN 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. Guidelines include income limits, 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 CDIB or be a member of a federally recognized tribe.

According to Southerland, the waiting list will be open until an adequate number of applicants are received.

For more information in Cherokee County visit the HACN office located at 1500 Hensley Drive, in Tahlequah or call 918-456-8374. In Adair County visit the HACN office in Stilwell located at Hogner Heights, 160 Alyene Drive, or call 800-837-2869.

Related Cherokee Nation contact information:

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 Cherokee Nation - Public Affairs Phone 918-456-0671 (Ex.2324) E-mail: ldaugherty@cherokee.org

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 Natural Resources Specialist Phone: 918-456-0671 (ex.2843) E-mail: bpeak@cherokee.org