Walker River

The Walker River Paiute Tribe established the Walker River Housing Authority (WRHA) in 1964 as our Tribally Designated Housing Entity, funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). However, in 2003 the Ordinance establishing housing as a TDHE was rescinded, and housing became a department of the Tribe. Thus Walker River Housing Department (WRHD).

Each year an Indian Housing Plan (IHP) is developed in-house, approved by our governing body and submitted to the Office of Native American Programs under HUD. The IHP must be approved prior to receiving funding every year.

The WRHD is responsible for the administration of the Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) received through the Native American Housing and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA), a rewarded Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG), and the Housing Improvement Program (HIP). These programs serve Tribal member families and addresses the significant unmet needs for affordable, decent, safe and sanitary housing within the Walker River Paiute Reservation.

WRHD staff, consists of: Director, Programs/Services Coordinator, Land Coordinator, Resident Services, Office Assistant, Receptionist, (2) maintenance, (2) warehouse clerks, (10) Force Account Staff.

Over the years, fifteen (15) housing projects have been completed, approximately 303 units have been built, with 141 units presently under management of the department. Current units under management total: 48 low-rental (LR) units, 75 mutual-help units (HO), and 18 lease-to-purchase units (HO).

Several programs are administered through the Housing Department including Homeownership (HO), Low Rental (LR), Elderly/Disabled Assistance (Accessibility), Elderly/Disabled Utility Assistance, Elders Home Protection Plan and Renovation Program.

Units presently under management are insured through Mahoney Group. The housing program insures all units while under management, and provides information to homeowners regarding continued coverage after units are conveyed.

Mission:

It is the mission of the WRHD to develop and maintain safe and affordable housing for eligible WRPT members.

Goal:

The WRHD goal is to assist all parties in understanding eligibility for assistance, the selection process for units, management, and maintenance of the units, to promote self-sufficiency, and economic stability.

Objective:

It is the objective of the WRHD to provide fair and equitable treatment to community members.

Services

**Applicant/s for the following programs, must be enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe (WRPT members will receive preference over members of any other Federally Recognized Tribe or Alaska Native).**

**NO person regardless of age will be eligible for any program if they have been convicted of a crime by a tribal, federal, or any other court of jurisdiction involving the manufacture growth, transportation, sale or attempt of sale, or use of any substance deemed to be illegal. Sexual offense against another person in any venue shall be considered ineligible.**

(Requirements)

Must be a low-income family, meaning your families income cannot exceed 80% of the median income level for our service area, dependent upon the size of your family.
Minimum Income
- 2 Bedroom – $10,500
- 3 Bedroom – $14,500
- 4 Bedroom – $18,500
- 5 Bedroom – $24,500
Applicants must demonstrate a stable income for at least 12 months.

(Requirements)

Must be a low-income family, meaning your families income cannot exceed 80% of the median income level.
- Minimum Income
  - 2 Bedroom – $14,500
  - 3 Bedroom – $18,500
  - 4 Bedroom – $24,500
  - 5 Bedroom – $24,500
All families which include single persons who apply for a unit with the WRHD shall initially only be considered for a Rental Unit.
Applications must demonstrate a stable income for at least 12 months.

Each applicant is responsible for providing all necessary information, accurately completing the application as required, and is responsible for updating their application annually.

The WRHD will provide assistance to pay for renovation expenses, building permits, and local licensing requirements for individually owned homes or homes that are owned by the WRPT.

Participation in the WRHD’s RP is limited to low-income families as defined by the WRHD. Participants will be required to provide an application for the program and documentation to verify low-income status.
Assistance will also be provided to households who meet the 80%-100% median income level.
The Housing Director or other designated employee shall review and approve each renovation application.
This assistance to the home buyer/homeowner Tribal member will be paid directly to a contractor or for the WRHD Force Account staff to make the repairs or renovations or to the appropriate agency that requires specific types of fees for permits, fees, or licensing requirements to rehabilitate a house or unit.

This program is to provide assistance for the elderly/disabled in the repairs and rehabilitation of existing homes of low-income elderly/disabled persons to ensure access to their homes and barrier free bath facilities; for safe and sanitary conditions and better living environment.

This program is to provide assistance for the elderly/disabled persons to ensure continued utility/services, for safe and sanitary conditions and better living environments.
(This program is for heating resources only)

This program is to provide structure/unit protection for Walker River Tribal Elders who meet NAHASDA Regulations for admission to any housing program.

Currently we have two (2) full time Maintenance men, who are responding to all work orders.

This program is to provide eligible homebuyers and homeowners the opportunity to improve their homes or have services performed to their homes.

(Eligibility Requirements)

Homebuyer under WRHD management or Homeowner
- Homeowners MUST provide proof of homeownership
- Homebuyers must be current with all duties under their agreements with the WRHD for at least one (1) year prior to applying.
A resident of the Walker River Paiute Reservation
- Must provide two (2) forms of proof of residency
- No loan agreements will be approved for services performed outside the exterior boundaries of the Walker River Paiute Reservation. Services approved must be completed within the Reservation on existing units belonging to eligible applicants.
Income Eligible. Must meet minimum Income Requirements

Processes

Work Order Process

Step 1: Call the WRHD Office at (775) 773-2334 to report your issue.
*At the time of the call a Work Order will be generated for assessment ONLY

Step 2: Upon assessment the Maintenance Crew or Force Account Crew will determine the cost of materials needed to address the issue.
*It is the responsibility of homebuyers and homeowners to procure materials needed. All materials must be purchased prior to any work being done. The WRHD accepts cash, check, money orders, and credit/debit cards.

Step 3: Upon work completion the resident will need to sign off that the work is complete on the Work Order

Policies

The purpose of this the WRHD Background Check Policy is to screen applicants who are eligible for Rental or Homeownership homes for services and to ensure safe housing communities. Also this policy is to serve as a guide for WRHD in determining eligibility and admission of applicants, selection criteria, and occupancy standards for the Rental and Homeownership Programs in accordance with the Eligibility, Admission, Payment and Occupancy Policy. This policy is to provide for consistent, equitable, and uniform treatment of tenants; a basis for decision making for the WRHD.

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The purpose of this policy is to provide for assistance to the elderly/disabled in the repairs and rehabilitation of existing homes of low income elderly/disabled persons to ensure access to their homes and barrier free bath facilities; for safe and sanitary conditions and a better living environment. This policy is not to be used for items that would be considered luxury.

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The purpose of this policy is to provide utility assistance to the elderly/disabled persons to ensure continued utility/service; for safe and sanitary conditions and better living environments. This policy is to be used for HEATING RESOURCES ONLY.

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The purpose of the Grievance Policy is to provide procedures that establish a process to resolve tenant and home-buyer grievances.

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The purpose of the Home Improvement Loan Program Policy is to serve as a guide for the WRHD in determining eligibility of applicants, standards for services, and conditions of loan agreements. Through this Policy, homebuyers and homeowners have the opportunity to improve their homes or have services performed to their homes.

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The general purpose of this policy is to serve as a guide for the WRHD in determining Homeownership eligibility and admission of applicants, selection criteria, and occupancy standards. It is to also provide for consistent, equitable, and uniform treatment of clients; a basis for decision making for the WRHD; a training manual for staff.

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The general purpose of this policy is to serve as a guide for the WRHD in determining eligibility for the WRHD’s Renovation Program. It is to also provide for consistent, equitable, and uniform treatment of clients; a basis for decision making for the WRHD; and a training manual for staff.

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The general purpose of this policy is to serve as a guide for the WRHD in determining Rental eligibility and admission of applicants, selection criteria, and occupancy standards. It is to also provide for consistent, equitable, and uniform treatment of clients; a basis for decision making for the WRHD; a training manual for staff.

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The general purpose of this policy is to serve as a guide for the WRHD in determining what is considered maintenance and who shall be responsible for charges for work completed on a rental unit.

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The general purpose of this policy is to serve as a guide for the WRHD when determining when and if a resident may either voluntarily or involuntarily transfer from one unit to another. It is to also provide for consistent, equitable, and uniform treatment of clients; a basis for decision making for the WRHD; and a training manual for staff.

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The general purpose of this policy is to serve as a guide for the WRHD when Tribal Elders apply to the Tribal Elder Home Protection Program.

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This policy is for all present and future tenants of the Low-Rent units. Also to provide and ensure that home are a safe place to live and raise families, free of crimes and alcohol/drug use.

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This policy is to provide the members of the Walker River Paiute Tribe with affordable homeownership financing opportunities to help improve the quality of life in the Tribal community.

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This policy is to provide assistance to eligible Tribal members residing on the Walker River Paiute Tribe Reservation to improve their homes so as to ensure and promote the health and well-being of residents, and to prevent or minimize the effects brought on by COVID-19 pandemic.

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Frequently Asked Questions

There is not a specific time frame, due to the availability of units.

No, not at this time.

Yes, based on the Waiting List Point System.

First Time Applicant – 20 points
Tribal Member – 20 points
Tribal Elder – 20 points
Each Child – 5 points
*Tribally Enrolled Children – additional 25 points
*If you have been on the Waiting List for 6 months – 1 year, you will receive an additional 20 points.
*If you have been on the Waiting List for more than 1 year, you will receive an additional 25 points.

You are more than welcome to apply, however you will not be placed on the waiting list as you do not meet income requirements.

Annually.

Tenants are responsible for any damages other than normal wear and tear.

Yes, but the head-of-household must receive prior approval from the WRHD.

Up to 30 days.

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Our Team

Genia Williams

Executive Director

Email – [email protected]

Executive Director – Oversees all operations and management activities of the Housing Department, including all financial and administrative functions of the Walker River Housing Department and its staff of 21 employees. The Executive Director is responsible for the Indian Housing Block Grant, overall management and development of housing programs utilizing the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA). The Executive Housing Director ensures that the WRHDs mission, goal, and objectives are being met.

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Wilelia Murphy

Services/Programs Coordinator

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Brooke Meyer

Receptionist

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Receptionist – Welcomes and greets the public. Along with other clerical duties, the receptionist takes payments, answers calls and directs calls to different staff.

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Tarita Cordova

Residents Services

Email – [email protected]

Charles Quartz

Warehouse Clerk

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The Warehouse Clerks:
-Completes monthly inventory.
-Keeps the WRHD Warehouse clean and organized.
-Packages project materials for the Force Account Crews.
-Keeps WRHD vehicles up-to-date on maintenance.
-Delivers truck-loads of wood and bags of pellets to participants in the Elder/Disabled Utility Assistance Program during the season.

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Jeidan Brown

Warehouse Clerk

Maintenance Crew

David (Dave) McFalls
&
Joseph Frank

Our Maintenance Crew provides repairs, preventative and routine maintenance on all Low-Rental units as well as miscellaneous daily work orders from individual homeowners and elders throughout the community.

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Michael Lowery

Force Account Crew Supervisor

The WRHDs Force Account Crew (FAC) Lead assesses all projects prior to any work being done. The FAC Lead also works with the Purchasing Officer and Warehouse Clerks to get all materials procured for projects.

Our Force Account Crew (FAC) completes all renovation projects, remodeling projects, accessibility projects, and any new construction projects.

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Shane Summerfield

Force Account Crew Lead

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Our Team

Genia Williams

Email – [email protected]

Wilelia Murphy

Email – [email protected]

Brooke Meyer

Email – [email protected]

Tarita Cordova

Email – [email protected]

Charles Quartz

Email – [email protected]

Jeidan Brown

Maintenance Crew

Michael Lowery

Shane Summerfield

Force Account Crew Members

Cameron Birchum

Chance Cortez

Randall Jack

Anthony Jones

Lyndsey Smokey

Francisco Meza Jr.

Bobby Sanchez

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