|
Out of an abundance of caution and to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus, or COVID-19, certain Chickasaw Nation events, classes, facilities, etc., will be postponed, canceled or closed. For a complete list of postponements, cancellations or closures, visit the COVID-19 INFORMATION page. We will continue to update the list as the situation progresses.
CHIP provides rehabilitation of older Mutual Help homes over and above what maintenance is required of tenants in accordance with the policies and homebuyers’ agreements. It also provides rehabilitation to low rent developments as needed. In addition, CHIP provides grants for repairs of privately owned homes of low income Native Americans and emergency repairs of privately owned homes of Chickasaw citizens.
Required applications are available at the above address. An applicant can expect to find out within 10 business days if he/she qualifies for the program and will be placed on a waiting list. Housing service is restricted to Chickasaw Nation service boundaries.
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.
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.
Chickasaw Housing Improvement Program (CHIP) Minor CHIP Minor provides grants and repairs of privately owned homes of low income Native Americans.
Program Requirements
CHIP Emergency provides additional funds for emergency repairs of the privately owned homes of Chickasaw Citizens.
This service is available inside the Chickasaw Nation's boundaries
This service is not available inside the Chickasaw Nation's boundaries
This service is available both inside and outside the Chickasaw Nation's boundaries
Chickasaw Nation Housing - CHIP/STORM SHELTER Application
(580) 421-8800