The goal of the Housing Authority Owner Occupied Program is to remove issues of substandard heating systems and water heaters;

• that is not due to the fault of the applicant.
• that impedes or threatens the safety of the household.
• in which the household is not able to resolve the substandard heating system and water heater with therr own funds.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must live in the seven county service area.
• Applicants must be a Sault Tribe Member.
• Applicant must provide legal ownership/documentation to home seeking service.
• Applicant must meet current income guidelines for the program.

Criteria

• Must satisfy application process and be selected for service.
• Must demonstrate a need based on an emergency situation.
• Funds will be distributed directly to subcontracted vendors providing services.
• Assistance can not exceed $6,500 per household.
• This is a once in a lifetime grant assistance program.
• All determinations shall be final and are not subject to appeal.

For more information regarding this program,

please call the Homeownership Department.

906‑495‑1450 or 800‑794‑4072