The Department of Housing and Urban Development is expanding the Section 184 Indian home loan program to areas off the reservation.

Arizona became the third state approved for off-reservation loan guarantees. Florida and Wisconsin have already qualified under a program where tribes can show that its members have lived throughout the state.

More than $300 million in Section 184 guarantees will be available this year, according to HUD.

Get the Story:
Home-loan program expanded for tribes (The Arizona Republic 3/31)
Indian homeownership program being expanded (The Arizona Daily Star 3/31)
Tribal members off reservation can get home loans (AP 3/31)

Relevant Documents:
HUD Budget | OMB Overview | OMB Ratings

Relevant Links:
Office of Public and Indian Housing, HUD - http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih
National American Indian Housing Council - http://naihc.net

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