Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Modernization Act of 2026
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Overview
This bill reauthorizes the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996, aiming to modernize housing programs for Native American tribes and communities. It addresses issues like environmental review processes, student housing assistance, rental requirements, and funding for veterans and Native Hawaiians. The bill also includes provisions to streamline reporting and clarify how certain federal regulations apply to projects supported by these programs.
Key provisions
- Consolidates environmental review requirements for projects involving multiple federal funding sources.
- Authorizes funding for student housing assistance programs.
- Clarifies the application of rent rules for housing units owned or operated by tribes or tribal entities.
- Establishes a deadline for the Secretary to approve requests for exceeding project cost maximums.
- Increases homeownership or lease-to-own opportunities for low-income Native American families.
- Provides for a 99-year leasehold interest in trust or restricted lands for housing purposes.
- Reauthorizes housing assistance for Native Hawaiians.
- Streamlines reporting requirements for recipients of federal housing assistance.
Who is affected
- Native American tribes
- Tribally designated housing entities
- Native Hawaiians
- Indian veterans
- Housing counseling organizations
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