Tribes in Oregon receive federal funds for new housing
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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded nearly $10 million to two Oregon tribal groups to build affordable housing for their members.
The Warm Springs Housing Authority and the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians will each receive $5 million through the Indian Housing Block Grant Competitive Program. Each tribe plans to construct seven single-family homes with the funding.
Leaders from both the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs and the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians expressed gratitude for the investment, highlighting the importance of stable housing for their communities. U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden supported the funding and pledged to continue advocating for federal resources for Oregon’s tribal nations. The Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians anticipates the new homes will benefit Douglas County, Oregon.
