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Bid deadline is Jan. 20, 2012. The Tribe reserves the right to decline
any or all offers in the best interest of the Tribe. Please submit writ
ten bids to Larry Leith in Procurement 503-879-2216 or e-mail larry.
leithgra ndronde.org.
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Grand Ronde Tribal
Housing Authority
Housing Board of Commissioners
seeking members, Tribal or non-Tribal
The Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority Board has multiple
Board of Commissioners seats expiring in March 2012. The posi
tions have a terms expiring in March 2015.
Interested persons should have a demonstrated interest in housing
and experience in the housing field in some capacity, including:
affordable housing development;
property management;
residential building construction;
housing finance;
housing planning;
other housing related areas.
The board oversees all housing development, housing manage
ment, housing programs and housing operations for the Tribe and
is responsible for policy decisions. The Board currently meets at 5
p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at the Housing Authority
office in Grand Ronde and hold work sessions as needed.
Interested persons should send a letter or e-mail outlining their
interest and qualifications, including any supporting documenta
tion to:
Carina Kistler, Executive Director
Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority
28450 Tyee Road
Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347
or via e-mail: carina.kistlergrandronde.org
All letters need to be received by noon Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, to be
considered. The Housing Board candidates will be interviewed by a
panel of Housing Board members. The board will then make recom
mendations to the Tribe and final appointments will be made by CTGR
Tribal Council. For more information, contact the Housing Authority
at 503-879-2401 or toll-free at 1-800-422-0232, ext. 2401.
Down Payment Assistance Program
The Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority (GRTHA) has 2012
Down Payment Assistance available for applicants with moderate
to low incomes. Although the budget for Tribally funded Down
Payment Assistance has been committed for 2012, HUD funds may
be available for qualified Tribal applicants whose gross household
income either meets, or is less than the guidelines below:
Family size Gross income
1 $39,900
2 $45,600
3 $51,300
4 $56,950
5 $61,550
6 $66,100
7 $70,650
8 $75,200
Please call Nancy Holmes, Homeownership Coordinator, at 503-879-2445
to pre-qualify for HUD funded assistance.
Units available now!
The Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority is accepting ap
plications for Rental Housing Units in Grand Ronde
1-5 bedroom sized units, many upgrades, parkingstorage, close
to Tribal services.
The units include washerdryer, refrigerator, dishwasher, in
floor radiant heat, private patio and great views. If you work for
the Tribe or casino, you pay no State Income Tax!
The following screening criteria is required for the Market Rate
Units: Credit history, landlord history, criminal history, income
(at least three times monthly rent). One adult member of the
household must be an enrolled CTGR Tribal member.
HUD assisted rental applicants must meet low-income and
other federal requirements.
Call GRTHA for applications or for further information at 1-800-422-0232,
ext. 2401, or 503-879-2401.