The Occupancy Department is responsible for all phases of occupancy from the time the applicant becomes a tenant to the time of vacancy.   To insure the tenants, comply with their lease obligations for the Low Rent, Mutual Help, Tenant Based Assistance, Tax Credit Programs and Trailer Park Programs.  The department works closely with individual or agency inquiries providing information regarding program functions and policies.   Receives requests, complaints, referrals, etc.  and takes appropriate action as needed in accordance with FBTHA policies, local and federal regulations.

LOW RENT UNITS

172 Multi-Family Units located reservation wide.

  • 111 Units Located in Agency Area
  • 11 Units Located in Old Hays
  • 40 Units Located in Hays
  • 10 Units Located in Lodge-Pole
  • New Manufactured Homes
  • All Units have 2-5 Bedrooms/1-2 Baths
  • Handicapped Accessible
  • Tenant Rent is calculated at 30% adjusted Gross Income
  • Section 8 Vouchers Accepted

All new applications/recertification’s are approved by FBTHA Occupancy Program.  A $325.00 Security Deposit and a $200.00 Pet Deposit is required once approved.

6 PLEX AND 10 PLEX

22 Elderly/Handicapped 60 and Older

  • 6 Plex Elderly Complexes: 12 Units Located at the Agency
  • 10 Plex Elderly Complex: 10 Units Located in Hays
  • 1 Bedroom Units
  • All Units have been designated as Elderly/Handicapped Units
  • Tenant Rent is calculated at 30% adjusted Gross Income

Project is bound by HUD/NAHASDA
A $220.00 Security Deposit and a $200.00 Pet Deposit is required once approved.

ARRA DUPLEX UNITS

Total of 10 Family Units Reservation Wide:

  • 6 Units in Rodeo Rive
  • 2 Units Located in Hays Area
  • 2 Units Located in Lodge Pole Area
  • New Unsubsidized Homes
  • 2 Bedroom Units
  • (5) Handicapped Accessible Units
  • Tenant Rent is set at $250.00 per Month

All new applications/recertification’s are approved by FBTHA Occupancy Program.
A $325.00 Security Deposit and a $200.00 Pet Deposit is required once approved.

The Fort Belknap Tribal Housing Authority Occupancy Department comply with the Federal Fair Housing Laws.  It is illegal to discriminate against any person because of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, age or handicap.

All applicants for housing are required to provide the information requested.  All information is verified by a third party verification.  This information will be  held in STRICT CONFIDENCE and will only be used by Project Manager to determine the applicants’ eligibility to occupy the project unit.  All tenants must meet the eligibility requirements established by HUD and NAHASDA.

Applicants who have FULLY COMPLETED the application and are income qualified will be entered on the waiting list and notified of vacancies based on the order of priority as established by the Fort Belknap Tribal Housing Authority rules and regulations.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Birth Certificates for ALL Household Members
  • Social Security Cards for ALL Household Members
  • Proof of Enrollment or Certificate of Indian Blood
  • Employment/Income Verification
  • Applicants MUST be in good standing with the FBTHA with no pass bills.

FORMS (These forms are designed to be filled in by you and then printed out on your computer. They are not saved, but you can save, once filled out, to your computer.)

Wage Agreement-Tribal
Wage Agreement-housing
ISLAND MTN RENT deduction
Housecleaner – Interview
Fort Belknap Casino deduction
FBHA LOW RENT APPLICATION
ARRA LOW RENT APPLICATION
ARRA App Update
Aaniiih Nakoda College deduction
2018 RECERTIFICATION PACKET