HUD's Office of Native American Programs (ONAP) administers housing and community development programs that benefit American Indian and Alaska Native tribal governments, tribal members, the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, Native Hawaiians, and other Native American organizations.
ONAP's mission is to:
- Increase the supply of safe, decent, and affordable housing available to Native American families
- Strengthen communities by improving living conditions and creating economic opportunities for tribes and Indian housing residents; and
- Ensure fiscal integrity in the operation of the programs it administers
ONAP's programs are:
Program Accomplishments Positively Impact Indian Country
Program accomplishments have immediate and dramatic positive effects on Native American communities. They directly contribute to such long-term outcomes as:
- An increased supply of safe, decent, and affordable housing for Native American families
- Fair and ample credit opportunities for Native American homebuyers
- Healthier economies and better employment opportunities
ONAP established performance indicators to measure the most important and consistent use of program funds.
Native Hawaiian Programs:
In Fiscal Year 2012
- 28 affordable homeownership units were built, 6 were acquired, and 6 were rehabilitated.
- 21 homeownership loans were guaranteed in Hawaii using the Section 184A program.
In Fiscal Year 2011
- 55 affordable homeownership units were built, 12 were acquired, and 12 were rehabilitated.
- 131 homeownership loans were guaranteed in Hawaii using the Section 184A program.
In Fiscal Year 2010:
- 51 affordable homeownership units were built, 25 were acquired, and 2 were rehabilitated.
- 80 homeownership loans were guaranteed in Hawaii using the Section 184A program.
In Fiscal Year 2009:
- 34 affordable homeownership units were built, 14 were acquired, and one was rehabilitated.
- 16 homeownership loans were guaranteed in Hawaii using the Section 184A program.
In Fiscal Year 2008:
- 65 homeownership units were built, 26 were acquired, and 4 were rehabilitated using NHHBG funds.
- 17 homeownership loans were guaranteed in Hawaii using the Section 184A program.
In Fiscal Year 2007:
- 59 homeownership units were built, 3 units were acquired, and 3 units were rehabilitated in Hawaii using NHHBG funds.