The Down Payment Assistance program provides financial assistance toward the down payment on a home purchase for first time buyers. The home must be within the tribe's specific service area. The applicant must be at, or below, 80% of the area median income, and they must complete the First Time Home Buyer's 'Pathway's course.

For more information or to see if you are eligible, contact one of the Northern Circle Staff Members listed under the program contacts on this page. 

Homeowners may be eligible for home rehab services to improve the health and/or safety of their home.

The Hopland 4-Plex is a new apartment complex completed in 2025 to provide housing to chronically homeless members of the Hopland Band of Pomo Indians. To qualify, applicants must have an income which is at, or below, 50% of the Area Median Income as seen in the chart below. 

HDAP helps people experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness who are likely eligible for disability benefits by providing advocacy for disability benefits as well as housing supports. Click here for information about the HDAP program.

For more information or to see if you are eligible, contact one of the Northern Circle Staff Members listed under the program contacts on this page. 

Move-In Deposit Assistance helps members of the participating tribes to cover the move-in costs for renting in the private market.

Apply to live in a low-income home managed by Northern Circle on your Tribe's land. Availability is limited, but you can always apply to be added to the waiting list. 

Rent Plus Credit Building for Renters
Rent Plus is a program which allows your monthly on-time rent payments to be reported to credit bureaus to help raise credit scores. This is a great resource for people who would like to eventually purchase their own home. Click here to sign up to have your on-time rent payments reported to your credit history.

A subsidy payment to help assist those renting in the private market. The subsidy is based on the rent of the home and your income.

Tenant based rental subsidy for Elders funded by each Tribe's NAHASDA grant for rentals in the private market (off-reservation/rancheria). For Elders who are are age 60 and up who are members of an NCIHA Consortium tribe which income at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI).

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.

Social services are a collection of wrap-around services to assist Consortium member with a variety of different needs and match them with resources. A member of NCIHA's ESS (Empowerment & Supportive Services) department will meet with you to discuss your needs and identify available resources.

For more information or to see if you are eligible, contact one of the Northern Circle Staff Members listed under the program contacts on this page. 

Tribal HHAP provides flexible funding to California Federally Recognized Tribes for a variety of unique, culturally responsive interventions to prevent and address homelessness in their communities.

A one-time payment of up to $500 per fiscal year to assist with utility arrears. 

Utilities include:

• Electrical service
• Gas service (including propane and heating fuel)
• Water
• Sewer
• Trash

Assistance is not available to phone bills, internet or cable, or other non-essential services. 

Apply to live in a Northern Circle Managed Apartment located on Waugh Lane in Ukiah.