What we do for our communities

Northern Circle Programs & Services

Rising up from COVID - 19

We are here to help

Northern Circle has a number of grant funded programs to help members of our consortium tribes. These programs include rental assistance, move-in deposit assistance, home rehab for owners, and residency in one of Northern Circle’s managed homes. Additionally we are currently offering Emergency Rental Assistance and Home Owner Assistance for members affected by Covid-19.

We also offer wrap-around services to help our members toward self sufficiency. These services include the Homeless & Disability Advocacy Program (HDAP) and the Resident Opportunity Supportive Services (ROSS). We have plans to offer additional services in the future.

Move-In Deposit Assistance

A one time payment for a deposit for a rental in the private market. Available for members of the Hopland Band of Pomo Indians, the Manchester/Point Arena Band of Pomo Indians, and the Redwood Valley Little River Band of Pomo Indians.

Emergency Rental Assistance Program

ERAP funds can help NCIHA consortium members affected by Covid-19 with rent, move-in deposits, past due rent, or utilities .

Please note that funding is limited, and eligibility requirements apply.

Rental Assistance

Apply to have a subsidy payment help you with your monthly rental charges in the private market

On-Site Residency

Apply to live in a low-income home managed by NCIHA at your Reservation/ Rancheria

Housing Rehabilitation

Homeowners can apply for their homes to be improved for health and safety

Homeowner Assistance Fund

Homeowners can apply for financial assistance with past due mortgage or utility payments.

Housing and Disability Advocacy Program

Assistance to help homeless and disabled who are not yet receiving social security benefits

Credit Building for Renters

Apply to have your monthly on time payments reported to the credit bureau to raise credit scores

First Time Homebuyers

Request information to learn the steps to homeownership, credit building, and budgeting - It's recommended to apply early!

Waugh Lane Residency

Apply to live in an NCIHA owned and managed home located in Ukiah, CA

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Down Payment Assistance

Apply for assistance when purchasing a home - You must already be in the First Time Homebuyers Program

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CARES Act

Funding for the CARES Act Program has been depleted. However, we may still be able to help you with one of our other programs

we review every application we receive

I applied, now what?

Northern Circle has received your application and now you’re curious about what you should do? We’ll contact you!

Depending on which application you submitted with NCIHA, a staff member of that department will review and verify your application and reach out to you about your submission. We will receive your application the day you submitted it through our website or fax; 3-5 business days by mail, and will begin processing you into our system. It takes up to 10 business days to receive a response about your application.

In the meantime, if you have a change in your information, such as a change in contact information, please reach out to us so we can update your application and prevent any delays in processing.

Email: receptionist@nciha.org

Mail: 694 Pinoleville Dr. Ukiah CA

Phone: (707) 468 1336