Iowa tribe receives over $500,000 in federal affordable housing funds

WASHINGTON (KCRG) - An Iowa tribe has received over $500,000 in funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

The HUD announced millions in affordable housing funds for Native American tribes Friday.

Nearly $14 million in Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) funds were announced by HUD Secretary Scott Turner.

According to a release from HUD, the funding provides “a range of affordable housing activities” to eligible tribes in four midwestern states, including Iowa.

Housing activities include “housing development, operation and modernization of existing housing, housing services to eligible families and individuals, crime prevention and safety, and model activities.”

The Iowa Sac and Fox Tribe of the Mississippi received $529,236 in funding from HUD.

“From day one, HUD has been engaged on alleviating affordable housing challenges facing urban, rural, and Tribal communities. Today’s announcement reaffirms our commitment to serve Tribal communities while working towards meeting Indian Country’s housing needs,” said Turner.

“HUD has a strong partnership with Tribal nations across the Great Plains, and I look forward to collaborating directly with Tribal leaders in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska to expand housing opportunities and remove burdensome regulatory barriers that impede progress.”