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HOUSING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM INFORMATION
The fiscal year 1987 Housing Improvement Program eligibility guidelines
have changed from those utilized during Fy 1986.
The ranking criteria for applications will incorporate poverty income
guidelines in determining eligibility. Households which exceed the
poverty income guidelines for the family size will no longer be eligible
for H.I. P. services.
All current applications will be re-ranked utilizing the new criteria
and those who do not meet the income guidelines will be notified of
their status.
Housing service committments will be made as soon as the Fy 1987
appropriations are finalized.
INCOME LIMITS
The following income limits are to be used in determining eligibility
for assistance under the Housing Improvement Program. They are derived
from the Poverty Income Guidelines published in the Federal Register
March 9, 1985. We have calculated 1257. as HIP eligibility income limits.
A copy of the referenced portion of the Federal Register is appended.
POVERTY INCOME GUIDELINES FOR ALL STATES EXCEPT ALASKA AND HAWAII
Size of Family Unit Poverty Guidelines HIP Eligibility
1 5,250 6,563
2 7,050 8,813
3 8,850 11,063
4 10,650 13,313
5 12,450 15,563
6 14,250 17,813
7 16,050 20,063
8 17,850 22,313
For each additional member add 1,800
SPECIAL THANKS
The Tribal Council wishes to extend it's thanks to Travis Stewart who donated
two indian pencil sketches, a month and a half ago. Travis is a tribal member
who is a young aspiring artist.
The Tribal Council wishes to thank Chuck Quenelle, another Tribal Member, who
donated two works of art on deerskin and elkskin leathers. The work of these
two artists will be on display at the Tribal Office.