Project including the acquisition, pre-development, and development of an Inter-Tribal Elder Village (Ukiah, CA.) for elders receiving Supplemental Security Income/State Supplementary Payments (SSI/SSP).
For many indigenous communities, elders are the last keeps of language, tradition, and culture. Our vision for this project is to create a safe space that will promote the preservation and passing of these teachings. This space, to be specifically designed "by the elders, for the elders". The proposed development will include 12 handicap-accessible residential units with a centralized shared building for recreation, services, and meeting space. 
The Inter-Tribal Elder Village will be overseen by NCIHA's Resident Services and Empowerment and Supportive Services Department staff. Additional services to support the residents of the Inter-Tribal Elder Village will be offered through partnerships with local agencies, organizations, and non-profits that provide health care, culture, and traditions. 

This project was made possible with funding from the California Department of Social Services Community Care Expansion (CCE) program. The CCE program is part of a statewide effort to expand the State’s housing and care continuum, improve treatment outcomes, and prevent the cycle of homelessness or unnecessary institutionalization. Learn more: CCEgrant. We anticipate construction in 2025 and completion in 2026/2027.

Northern Circle Indian Housing Authority applied for and was awarded funds through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Indian Housing Block Grant Competitive Grant funds to develop 8 Single-Family Homes on the Mooretown Rancheria.

This rental project is intended for low-income households utilizing renewable solar energy technology and being connected to on-site utilities. Key project outcomes include reducing the number of households living in substandard housing (including with overcrowded conditions) and increase the affordable rental housing stock by 14%.

This new construction project is the final proposed phase of housing development within this subdivision with additional Community Development underway; Mooretown Multi-Purpose Park.

Project Team:
Northern Circle Indian Housing Authority, Mooretown Rancheria, Ginno Construction, Al Jimenez Building & Safety, LACO Associates, and NV5.