housing &
utilities assistance
Housing & Utilities Assistance
The Shawnee Tribe Housing Assistance Programs provide home modification, home safety and emergency assistance related services to tribal citizens. Each program has its own set of eligibility requirements and guidelines.
Down Payment Closing Costs Program (DPCC)
Eligibility Requirements
- Applicant must be a Shawnee Tribe citizen, 18 years or older.
- Program assistance may only be used for the applicant’s primary residence. – Only one (1) Down Payment Closing Costs Program assistance/grant per household is allowed.
- All payments or checks will be paid directly to the title company or appropriate financial closing institution.
- Purchases of $15,000 or less qualify for assistance not to exceed 50% of the purchase price.
- Applicant must close the mortgage at a licensed title company, attorney, bank financial institution, or under the supervision of Shawnee Tribe Housing Programs. The home must comply with any local zoning or building codes.
- Assistance is only available for a single-family owner-occupied property.
- Applicants are eligible for one tribally-funded program at a time. After receiving tribal funded program assistance, applicants are eligible to apply for other programs in which they meet the applicable program criteria and guidelines.
- Applicants must not have past due unpaid debts owed to the Shawnee Tribe.
- Procurement procedures of the Shawnee Tribe shall be followed.
- Exceptions to the policy must be approved by the Shawnee Tribe Business Council.
About The Program
The Down Payment Closing Costs Program is a tribally-funded program that provides a grant for Shawnee citizens in need of down payment and closing costs assistance to purchase a new home. Applicant income, location, or dual citizenship status will not be used to determine applicant eligibility. All program assistance will be awarded as funding is available. Complete applications will be processed on a first come, first serve basis. Incomplete applications are not guaranteed consideration.
Program Overview & Eligible Expenses
The Tribe will provide financial assistance up to $7,500 assistance in down payment closing costs to relieve a portion of the financial burden to purchase a new home.
Program Overview & Eligible Expenses
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Required documents & how to apply
- Completed & signed application
- Proof of Shawnee Tribe citizenship
- Copy of driver’s license or other valid photo ID
- Closing disclosure
- Title report, warranty deed, BIA TSR
- Other requested information as determined by the STHP
Applications and required documentation may be submitted via email, mail, or in person at Shawnee Tribe Headquarters. If you have questions or would like to begin the application process, please contact Joy or Brittany in the Shawnee Tribe Housing Programs office at housing@shawnee-tribe.com or (918) 542-2441, x135 or x105.
If you have questions or would like to begin the application process, please contact Joy or Brittany in the Shawnee Tribe Housing Programs office at housing@shawnee-tribe.com or (918) 542-2441, x135 or x105.
Application PacketHome Emergency Services Assistance Program (HESAP)
Eligibility Requirements
- Applicant must be 18 years or older
- Shawnee Tribal citizen, only one applicant per household
- Applicant must be owner of the subject residence and verifiable by deed, BIA TSR, title report, or other form of acceptable verification
- Applicant must not be past due on subject property mortgage, debt, and/or liens
- Applicant must not have past due unpaid debts owed to the Shawnee Tribe
- Subject property must be applicant’s primary residence
- Proof or documentation must be provided to verify property taxes are paid and current
- Present housing condition must be in reasonable condition or brought up to reasonable standard condition after the emergency service assistance has been completed
- Repairs, modification and/or improvements must be made by contractors/vendors who have general liability coverage
- Applicants are eligible to apply for the Tribal Funded Home Emergency Services Assistance Program once per household every twelve months. After receiving Tribal Funded Program Assistance, applicants may apply and be considered eligible for other programs after a twelve-month waiting period following project completion
- Procurement procedures of the Shawnee Tribe shall be followed.
- Exceptions to the policy must be approved by the Shawnee Tribe Business Council.
- Initial proof of project and post-project completion will need to be provided by photos and completed project form.
- Ownership of the residence will require verification by deed, BIA TSR, title report, or other form of acceptable verification.
About The Program
The Down Payment Closing Costs Program is a tribally-funded program that provides a grant for Shawnee citizens in need of down payment and closing costs assistance to purchase a new home. Applicant income, location, or dual citizenship status will not be used to determine applicant eligibility. All program assistance will be awarded as funding is available. Complete applications will be processed on a first come, first serve basis. Incomplete applications are not guaranteed consideration.
Program Overview & Eligible Expenses
The Tribe will provide financial assistance up to $1,500 for homeowners in need of emergency repairs.
Examples of types of repairs include:
- Repair of electrical or plumbing defects
- Repair of heating or cooling system
- Broken windows
- Minor roof leak
- Repair appliances
- Repair or replace water heater defects
- Weatherization to include sealing, insulation, and painting
- Installation of smoke detectors or other minor fire prevention equipment as necessary
Program Overview & Eligible Expenses
Shockley
Crowe
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Required documents & how to apply
- Completed & signed application
- Proof of Shawnee Tribe citizenship
- Copy of driver’s license or other valid photo ID
- Closing disclosure
- Title report, warranty deed, BIA TSR
- Other requested information as determined by the STHP
Applications and required documentation may be submitted via email, mail, or in person at Shawnee Tribe Headquarters. If you have questions or would like to begin the application process, please contact Joy or Brittany in the Shawnee Tribe Housing Programs office at housing@shawnee-tribe.com or (918) 542-2441, x135 or x105.
If you have questions or would like to begin the application process, please contact Joy or Brittany in the Shawnee Tribe Housing Programs office at housing@shawnee-tribe.com or (918) 542-2441, x135 or x105.
Application Packet