Northern Circle Indian Housing Authority

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. 

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. 

Must reside in Butte or Plumas county.

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

Must reside in Lake, Sonoma, or Mendocino county. 

Must reside in Butte or Yuba county.

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

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