Policy and Regulations

Native American Housing and Self Determination Act (NAHASDA)

The NAHASDA Act of 1996 is designed to provide Federal assistance for Indian tribes in a manner that recognizes the right of tribal self-governance. NAHASDA reorganizes the system of Federal housing assistance to Native Americans by eliminating several separate programs of assistance and replacing them with a single block grant program.

	NAHASDA
	Program Guidance

Tribal Consultation

On April 29, 1994, a Presidential Memorandum was issued reaffirming the federal government's commitment to operate within a government-to-government relationship with federally recognized American Indian and Alaska Native tribes, and to advance self-governance for such tribes. In November 2000, Executive Order 13175 was issued. The order sets forth guidelines for all federal agencies to: (1) Establish regular and meaningful consultation and collaboration with Indian tribal officials in the development of federal policies that have tribal implications; (2) Strengthen the United States government-to-government relationships with Indian tribes; and (3) Reduce the imposition of unfunded mandates upon Indian tribes.

	Tribal Consultation Document: Implementation of Statutory Changes to NAHASDA November 28, 2001 - (Adobe PDF, 10 pages)
	Government-to-Government Tribal Consultation Policy June 29, 2001
	Tribal Leader Letter Asking for List of Issues and Consultation Issues from HUD 2001 Regional Consultations February 23, 2001
	Presidential Executive Order 13175 November 6, 2000 - (Adobe PDF, 4 pages)
	HUD American Indian and Alaska Native 1994 Policy Statement
	HUD Tribal Consultation Chronology

Regulations

A regulation concerned with the development of viable Indian and Alaska native communities, including decent housing, a suitable living environment, and economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income.

24 CFR 1003: Community Development Block Grants for Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Villages

PIH Notices

A list of PIH Notices specific to Indian housing from 1996 to the present:

PIH Notices Related to Native American Programs

Program Guidance

A list of ONAP Program Guidance applicable to Indian programs from 1998 to the present:

ONAP Program Guidance Applicable to Indian Programs