The Ho-Chunk Housing and Community Development Agency
(HHCDA) announced an Emergency Rental Assistance Program on March 3 for tribal
members and the Ho-Chunk Nation in response to the COVID-19 virus of 2020 and
the declared state of emergency. HHCDA
made applications available for rent up to $1,000 per month and utilities or
home energy costs up to $300 per month.
This program is intended to assist with rental arrearages
and utility arrearages. HHCDA will also
provide future rental assistance for up to 12 months for qualifying families.
“This rental assistance will be available to households that
are 80% of our area median income to renters, even if they have previously
received rental assistance from HHCDA this past year,” stated Executive
Director Neil Whitegull. “This program is for all Ho-Chunk members that live in
any Ho-Chunk Nation Legislative District, with the exception that members must
live in the United States.”
Families that live in HHCDA or Ho-Chunk Nation Department of
Housing rental units are also eligible for this program.
The United States Department of Treasury funds this program,
and HHCDA must comply with applicable federal requirements. Assistance will be granted on a first-come
first-served basis for eligible applicants.
Applications for download are located online at https://hhcda.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/ERP-Application-3-03-21.pdf. Check https://hhcda.com
in the ‘Forms’ section for an on-line fillable application.
Return all completed applications and required documentation
to HHCDA. Email the application and
supporting documents to covid19chaps@ho-chunk.com
or fax to 608-374-1270. Mail the
documents to HHCDA, P.O. Box 730, Tomah, WI 54660, or hand-deliver to 1116 E.
Monowau Street in Tomah. There is a drop
box outside the front door.
Questions regarding this program can be emailed to Erap@ho-chunk.com or call 608-374-1245.