Housing Improvement Program (HIP)

The HIP program is administered pursuant to a contract with the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and funds are transferred to the Chickasaw Nation Division of Housing as part of the Chickasaw Nation's self-governance compact.  HIP is available to all Native Americans within the program service area, and eligibility is determined according to a formula set by the BIA.  For more information contact housing development services at (580) 272-5400.

Chickasaw Housing Improvement Program (CHIP) Major

The former comprehensive grant program continues as CHIP Major.  CHIP Major provides rehabilitation to older Mutual Help homes over and above what maintenance is required of tenants in accordance with the Chickasaw Nation Division of Housing policies and homebuyer's agreements.  For more information, contact housing improvement services at (580) 272-5400.

Chickasaw Housing Improvement Program (CHIP) Minor

CHIP Minor provides grants and repairs of privately owned homes of low income Native Americans.  For more information, contact housing improvement services at (580) 421-8800.  For application contact housing management at (580) 421-8854.

Program Requirements:

• Native American
• Homeowner
• Low income
• Must meet all eligibility requirements

Chickasaw Housing Improvement Program (CHIP) Emergency

CHIP Emergency provides additional funds for emergency repairs of the privately owned homes of Chickasaw Citizens.  For more information, contact housing improvement services at (580) 421-8800.

Program Requirements:

• Chickasaw Citizens
• Homeowner
• Low income