Welcome to The Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority

The Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority (GRTHA) was established by Tribal Ordinance on March 27, 1996 to develop and implement Tribal housing programs, with the stated mission to ensure that each CTGR Tribal member has the opportunity to reside in housing that is affordable, provides a safe and healthy living environment, and promotes self sufficiency, Tribal pride and spirit.

Governance:

GRTHA is governed by a seven member Board of Commissioners, appointed by the Tribal Council, for three year terms. 

Indian Housing Plan:

GRTHA annually prepares a housing plan adopted by both the Housing Authority Board and Tribal Council based on information from a comprehensive Housing Needs Assessment performed every five years. This plan is submitted to HUD’s Office of Native American Programs.  GRTHA’s annual allocation from these Indian Housing Block Grants is approximately $3 million per year for the purpose of operating existing projects and developing new affordable housing communities and programs.

Service Area:

GRTHA housing programs have various service areas.  See specific program descriptions for details on housing service areas.

New Housing Programs:

The Pilot Student Rental Assistance Program provides rental assistance stipends to college students Nationwide, pending funding availability. Click Here

The Home Repair Program expanded its service areas to Washington, Oregon, and California in the spring of 2006. Click Here

Housing Development Accomplishments:

2006 – GRTHA completed the construction of an additional 72 units of family housing rentals at Chxi Musam Illihi. These units are available to families of any income level.  This project doubled the existing GRTHA rental-housing stock.

2005 – GRTHA completed the construction of three Elder Foster Care Homes serving 15 Elder and Disabled Tribal members.  For more information on living in one of these homes, contact the Tribe’s Elder Foster Care Program at 503-879-1694.

2005 – GRTHA hired a Housing Services Specialist to provide housing-related education to tribal members.  Some of the new offerings are homebuyer training, financial skills training, credit counseling, and resource & referrals to other housing services. Click Here.

2005 -- GRTHA hired an additional Housing Improvement Specialist to expand the existing service area and to increase the number of projects serving Tribal members in need of Home Repair, Medical Adaptation and Weatherization projects.

2004 -- Collaborated with Tribal departments to fund a Tribal Recreation Coordinator and supplement local Security Patrols within Tribal housing neighborhoods.

2004 – Coordinated 1^st ever Oregon Native American Housing Fair at Chemawa Indian School in Salem, Oregon.

2003 – Completion of the first phase of Chxi Musam Illihi’s family rental housing community, providing 36 homes where low-income tribal members could live.

2000 – Completed the construction of 38 rental-units designed for low-income Elder Tribal members to live in comfort as they return to their homeland.

1997 -- GRTHA’s manages the successful homeownership community known as Grand Meadows, where 36 Tribal members have purchased their own manufactured homes primarily using HUD Section 184 loans, recognized nationally as a successful, thriving community.