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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For Resident Services programs you can click the 'Add to Application' to create a list of programs which will automatically be applied to the application.

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...

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 eligib...

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 Northe...

Home Rehab

Northern Circle Indian Housing Authority (NCIHA) is pleased to share information about the Home Rehabilitation Program available to eligible NCIHA Consortium tribal members. The Home Rehabilitation Program is designed to assist eligible homeowners with minor home repairs and necessary improvements t...

Hopland 4-Plex

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. 
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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...

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. 
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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.
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NCIHA Managed Rental on Rancheria

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. 
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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.
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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).
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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 tim...
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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. ...

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. 
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Waugh Lane Residency

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