Northern Circle Indian Housing Authority

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.

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. 

Limited to rentals in Butte and Plumas counties. Maximum of 132 payments.

No additional details are available for Grindstone members for this program.

Maximum of 60 payments.

Maximum of 24 payments with a 24 month break before being eligible again.

Limited to rentals in Lake, Sonoma, and Mendocino counties. 36 maximum payments with a 24 month break before being eligible again.

Limited to rentals in Butte and Yuba counties. Maximum of 36 payments.

Maximum of 36 payments. 

Maximum of 60 payments with a 36 month break before being eligible again. 

A set $400 monthly subsidy. 

Program Contacts

Laura Gonzalez
707-468-1336 ext. 129
ukiah Office
Montana Wise
707-468-1336 ext. 116
ukiah Office

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