Northern Circle Indian Housing Authority

  • (707) 468-1336
  • FAX (707) 468-5615
  • 694 Pinoleville Dr. Ukiah 95482
  • 4740 Pacific Heights Rd, Oroville 95965
Northern Circle Indian
Housing Authority

Northern Circle Programs

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Down Payment Assistance

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. 

Down Payment Assistance for Wilton Rancheria Members

Provides $10,000 down payment financial assistance for Wilton Rancheria Members who are purchasing their first home. This program is funded by Wilton Rancheria and does not have any income or service area restrictions. Members must complete the First Time Home Buyers 'Pathways' workshop to be eligible for this assistance. This program is only available to Wilton Rancheria members.

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. 

First Time Homebuyers Program

The First Time Homebuyers program will help you learn the steps toward homeownership, including building skills for budgeting and building credit. Click here to get more information about the First Time Homebuyers 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. 

Home Rehab

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

Housing & Disability Advocacy Program (HDAP)

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. 

Mortgage Assistance

Assistance for consortium members who are home owners and have a monthly mortgage payment. A one time payment of $3000 or 6 monthly payments of $500, paid to the mortgage company. Must be an enrolled member of an NCIHA Consortium tribe, with income at or below 80% of the Area Median Income. 

Move-In Deposit Assistance

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

On-Site Housing

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 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.

Rental Assistance

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.

Rental Assistance for Elders

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).

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.

Social Services

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 Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (Tribal HHAP)

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.

Utility Assistance

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.Â