Northern Circle Indian
Housing Authority
Housing Authority
Rental Assistance for Students
Tenant based rental subsidy for students funded by each Tribe’s NAHASDA grant for rental housing in the private market (off-reservation/rancheria). This includes campus housing and dorms, as well as private rentals. Must be a full time college student from an NCIHA Consortium Tribe enrolled full time (12 units or equivalent). No area restrictions apply for students. Must recertify once per year to maintain eligibility.
Tribe Eligibility and Specific Program Details
Tribes listed below are eligible for this program. Click the plus ( + ) next to the tribe’s name to see any additional details about the program which are specific to each tribe. Additional details may include time limitations, service area limitations, total assistance available, or additional eligibility and/or verification requirements. These details are in addition to the general program details listed above.Â
Berry Creek Rancheria of Maidu Indians
Maximum of 132 payments.
Grindstone Indian Rancheria
No additional details are available for Grindstone members for this program.
Guidiville Rancheria
Maximum of 60 payments.
Hopland Band of Pomo Indians
Maximum of 24 payments. Minimum 24 month break before being eligible again.
Manchester-Point Arena Band of Pomo Indians
Maximum of 36 payments. Minimum 24 month break before being eligible again.
Mooretown Rancheria of Maidu Indians
Maximum of 36 payments.
Redwood Valley Little River Band of Pomo Indians
No additional details are available for Redwood Valley members for this program.
Sherwood Valley Band of Pomo Indians
Maximum of 60 payments. Minimum of 36 month break before being eligible again.
Wilton Rancheria
Set $400 per month subsidy.
Program Application
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Program Income Limits
The Northern Circle Indian Housing Authority Board of Commissioners has established the following income limits to be eligible for our income based programs. The following limits are effective starting March 14, 2026.
The income limits shown here are based on an annual household income of 80% of Area Median Income based on the number of household members.
Household Members
Annual Income Limit
1 Person
$72,050
2 People
$82,350
3 People
$92,650
4 People
$102,900
5 People
$111,150
6 People
$119,400
7 People
$127,600
8 People
$135,850