EMERGENCY HOUSING REPAIR

EMERGENCY HOUSING REPAIR FUND GUIDELINES - Tier Level of Eligibility

Program Definition: To provide emergency financial assistance to all eligible Coquille Tribal families to make necessary repairs that would affect the health and safety of the household members. The Director of Planning, Community & Real Estate Services or his designee will have the authority to review and approve all requests for assistance.

The amount of funding is capped at maximum amount per household tier level per year. Requests for funds in consecutive years and over this amount may be considered with extenuating circumstances.  These applications will be reviewed and approved by the CIT Emergency Fund Committee. Usage of this fund will be available and accessible only as budget funds are available.  The Committee will review each application based upon their point system outlined within the Emergency Fund Guidelines.

ELIGIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO HOME OWNERS:

• Enrolled Coquille Tribal Member
• Non Tribal Custodial parent with eligible Coquille Tribal children in home
• Foster parents or other guardians of Coquille Tribal children
• A Non Tribal widow or widower of a Coquille Tribal Member

Rental or leased homes are not eligible for this program.

PROCEDURES

Any eligible requesting party must have an Emergency Housing Repair Program Application completed and submitted to the Director of Planning, Community and Real Estate Services or his designee before any requests are approved.

INCOME GUIDELINES

Household Size & Yearly Income Level Tier 1 = $3000

 1 person       2 people        3 people       4 people         5 people         6 people

up to the amount of:

 $19,110        $24,990         $30,870        $36,750         $42,630         $48,510

  Household Size & Yearly Income Level Tier 2 = $1000

 1 person       2 people        3 people      4 people         5 people          6 people

 Up to the amount of:

 $29,110        $34,990         $40,870      $46,750         $52,630          $58,510

Household Size & Yearly Income Level Tier 3 = $500

 1 person        2 people        3 people     4 people         5 people          6 people

Up to the amount of:

 $39,110         $44,990        $50,870      $56,750        $62,630           $68,510

APPROVAL AND DENIAL PROCESS

The Director of Planning, Community and Real Estate Services or his designee will review the requests.  The requesting party will be given an answer to their request within (5) working days of the receipt of the request.

All checks will be written to material or service providers upon CIT receiving proper documentation.   Application to another tribal fund is not allowed upon receipt of funds from this program.

The items listed below are examples of maintenance items or contractual services that might be requested.

• PLUMBING
  • Faucets
  • Faucet hardware
  • Hot water heaters
  • Hot water heater hardware
  • Toilet repair or replacement
  • Hose bibs
  • Shut-offs
  • Water and drain lines
• ELECTRICAL
  • Receptacles and switches
  • Appliance repair
  • Light fixture repair
  • Furnace or heat source repair
  • Heating thermostats
  • Electric service panels
  • Circuit breakers
  • Wiring repair or replacement
• INTERIOR OR EXTERIOR
  • Roof repair
  • Door repair or replacement
  • Door hardware
  • Window repair or replacement
  • Window hardware
  • Chimney cleaning
  • Garage door and mechanisms
  • Porch or step repair
  • Dry rot repair

ITEMS NOT FUNDED INCLUDE

• Cosmetic repairs
• Previous faulty home improvement (either contracted and/or done by homeowner)
• Repairs eligible for insurance coverage
• Repairs that are beyond what is reasonably necessary to take care of the particular problem
• Replacement of functional household items
• Repairs that do not affect the health and safety of household members
• We will not fund items bought prior to approval
• Repairs to rental or leased homes