HOMEOWNER ASSISTANCE FUND

 The Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) assists eligible Seminole Nation tribal homeowners and other tribal homeowners mitigate financial hardships associated with the coronavirus pandemic by providing funds to eligible entities for the purpose of preventing homeowner mortgage delinquencies, defaults, foreclosures, loss of utilities or home energy services, and displacements of homeowners experiencing financial hardship after January 21, 2020, through qualified expenses related to mortgages and housing. HAF can assist eligible homeowners with mortgage payment assistance, financial assistance to allow a homeowner to reinstate a mortgage or to pay other housing-related costs related to a period of forbearance, delinquency, or default; payment assistance for utilities, homeowner’s insurance, flood insurance, and mortgage insurance; payment assistance for delinquent property taxes; repairs to maintain the habitability of a home, or assistance to enable households to receive clear title to their properties. Telecommunication services (telephone, cable, Internet) delivered to the homeownership dwelling ARE NOT considered to be utilities. This program is only available to households with a mortgagor who currently own their home. This program is limited to one tribal member per household.

 

 

Payments will be made directly to lenders, utility companies, tax assessors, insurance companies, and certified/approved contractors

 

 

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Applicant must be a Native American member/citizen/Freedmen or a member of a Native American Family

Applicant must be a homeowner

Applicant must attest that they experienced financial hardship after January 21, 2020

Applicant’s household income must be equal to or less than 150% of the area median income

 Assistance must be for Applicant’s primary residence

 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

 

Completed Application

Copy of Tribal Membership Card for head of Household

Copy of State Driver’s License or ID

Copy of Social Security cards for all household members

Proof of homeownership

Mortgage Holder/Utility Form (Tax Identification Number required)

Copy of Current utility bills

Bill must be in the Applicant’s name or in the name of the spouse of the Applicant

Account number must be on bill

Documentation proving that assistance is for Applicant’s primary residence

Income Verification (please submit one of the following for all household members receiving income):

2021 Tax Returns

60 Days Check Stubs

Proof of unemployment

Documentation demonstrating financial hardship after January 21, 2020

 

 

CONTACT INFORMATION

Applications may be submitted via:

Email – haf@hasnok.org

Mail – P.O. Box 1493, Wewoka, OK  74884

Fax – (405)257-3961

If you have any questions, please contact the Housing Authority at (405)257-6604

 

 

 

To apply for HOMEOWNER ASSISTANCE FUND please download the application by clicking the link below.

 

 

 

 

 

HOMEOWNER ASSISTANCE FUND POLICY AND PROCEDURE can be viewed by clicking below.

 

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