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Housing Authority

Low-Income Elderly Housing Units

Eighteen units will soon be available for qualified low-income applicants age 55 and over. Each unit is equipped with:

• 2 bedrooms

• 2 bathrooms

• Refrigerator, oven, range, and microwave

• Central heat & air

• Washer

• Dryer

• Dishwasher

• ADT security services

Applications are now being accepted. For more information or questions, please contact the Housing Authority @ 918-542-8175.

HUD Native American Low Income Housing program & Modoc Tribal Indian Health Services Program

Modoc Housing Authority (MHA) manages the HUD Native American Low Income Housing program (see below Modoc Housing Form for application) for the Modoc Nation of Oklahoma. Modoc Tribal members are given preference on the waiting list and with rent at a reduced rate. MHA manages other Modoc Tribal Rental Properties, offered at local area rates. MHA manages the Modoc Tribal Indian Health Services (I.H.S.-121) Program, which provides water and sewer grants to Modoc Tribal members (see below water/sewer application). Applications for both rental programs and I.H.S.-121 program may be downloaded below, by calling 918-542-8175 or in person at 22 N Eight Tribes Trail, Miami, OK 74354.

Homeowner Assistance due to COVID-19

The housing department now has Homeowner assistance for those who are unable to pay their mortgage payments, insurance, taxes and utilities due to COVID.

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
LIHEAP

Heating services through the winter months, cooling services in summer months, and shut-off (crisis) services available to those that qualify. Funding is limited and provided on a first-come, first-serve basis for those that complete the necessary documentation. Applications will be processed by the date received not the date of application. For more information please see application.

Low Income Household Water Assistance Program
LIHWAP

Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)  provides funds to assist low-income households with water and wastewater bills. Services available to those that qualify. Funding is limited and provided on a first-come, first-serve basis for those that complete the necessary documentation. Applications will be processed by the date received not the date of application. For more information please see application.

Emergency Rental Assistance Program

This purpose of this program is to assist eligible tribal households that are unable to pay rent and utilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) assists eligible tribal households that are unable to pay rent and utilities (electric, water, gas, propane, sewer, trash removal) due to COVID-19 pandemic. ERAP can assist eligible households with rental arrearages, utility arrearages, current rental payments, and current utility payments. Telecommunication services (telephone, cable, internet) delivered to the rental dwelling are not considered to be utilities. This program is only available to rental households and does not apply to households with a mortgage or who currently own their home. This program is limited to one tribal member per household. Payments will be made directly to the landlord or utility company. Income limitations apply. Please see application for more information.

Window Unit Air Conditioners

Modoc Housing Authority has a limited supply of Cool Living 6000 BTU Air Conditioners available to Modoc members. If approved the applicant will receive one air conditioner per household. Documentation and a completed application are required. Applicants must meet LIHEAP and income qualifications. Applications will be processed in the order they are received. These items are for pick up only.

Home Improvement Program through the BIA

Applications can be picked up at the Modoc Housing Authority, the BIA in Miami at 34 A St NE, 

or online by following the link above.

Contact:

Modoc Housing Authority
22 N Eight Tribes Trail
Miami, OK 74354
918-542-8175
Fax 918-542-5415
Email: modochousing@modocnation.com

Modoc Nation