Northern Circle Indian Housing Authority

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.

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. 

Maximum of 132 payments.

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

Maximum of 60 payments.

Maximum of 24 payments. Minimum 24 month break before being eligible again.

Maximum of 36 payments. Minimum 24 month break before being eligible again.

Maximum of 36 payments.

No additional details are available for Redwood Valley members for this program.

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

Set $400 per month subsidy.

Program Contacts

Leticia Gonzales
530-484-4240 ext. 240
grindstone Office
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