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Welcome to Akwesasne Housing Authority's website.
SUNRISE ACRES EXPANSION PROJECT Click here to see pictures of the Sunrise Acres Construction Progress - 8/13/2010
TENTATIVE COMPLETION DATE APRIL 2011
The
Akwesasne Housing Authority has determined the need for additional low income
elderly housing with a five (5) quad expansion to the Sunrise Acres Elderly
Complex. This will allow for twenty (20) more elderly units
to serve
low-income, elders, near-elders, and handicapped persons with rental housing.
The Current
Sunrise Acres Complex
The current
Sunrise Acres facilities have housed Akwesasne’s elders since 1990. These
twenty (20) rental apartments have been at capacity since then, with very short
turnaround times for new tenants. Most tenants are long term residents, so
move-outs tend to be very slow. Our wait list is growing each month, and
we anticipate the 2010 Sunrise expansion to become fully occupied upon project
completion. Tenant profiles consist of elders, near-elders, and
handicapped individuals. Sunrise Acres is the only elder-targeted housing neighborhood on the St. Regis Mohawk Reservation. What makes Sunrise very appealing to our elders is the security of the neighborhood surroundings, the location of nearby services, and ultimately the sense of independence the elders maintain while living here. This is extremely important as many of these individuals are leaving their family homesteads where they have lived all of their lives. Sunrise allows this independence to continue and flourish, as it lessens their responsibilities of maintaining a large home and all the “baggage” that comes with it. The transition to Sunrise is well accepted as it tucks our grandmothers and grandfathers into the rural setting they are used to, at the same time allowing them the freedoms they have enjoyed throughout their lives. This combination improves their lifestyles immensely, especially in the areas of health, security, and of course affordable housing. The level of happiness of our Sunrise tenants is consistently communicated to us through our quarterly tenant meetings. Click Here to Read Daily Courier-Observer article from 2/19/2010
Residents of the southern portion of Akwesasne sign up for the New York State Weatherization Assistance Program The Akwesasne Housing Authority is partnering with COMLINKS, INC to become a Weather Assistance Provider for the Akwesasne Area. The New York State Weatherization Assistance Program is looking for families on the southern portion of Akwesasne. A representative from COMLINKS will be at the Akwesasne Housing Authority on Thursday, August 26, 2010 from 8 AM to 4:30 PM. Weatherization applications for homeowners within the southern portion of the Akwesasne area will be accepted. Checklist for Weatherization Applications: PROOF OF ALL HOUSEHOLD INCOME: Most recent (covering 4 consecutive weeks) pay stubs. If self employed, we will need to see the business's books for the previous three months. If HEAP approved for the current year, we need a copy of the award letter. If receiving SSI, Social Security, Unemployment Benefits, Food Stamps or Cash Assistance-we need a copy of award letter. ELECTRICAL AND FUEL USAGE RECORDS: A copy of your most recent electric bill and a print-out of your fuel usage for the past year. (If your most recent bill shows gallons delivered, that is acceptable). PROOF OF OWNERSHIP FOR YOUR RESIDENCE: If you have a property tax receipt and recorded deed, we need a copy for proof of ownership. If you do not have this for ownership, we need a letter from the St. Regis Tribal Council verifying your ownership or verification from the Akwesasne Housing Authority.
2009 Annual Performance Report Under the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA) (25 U.S.C 4104 et seq.) HUD will provide grants, loan guarantees, and technical assistance to Indian Tribes and Alaskan Native villages for the development and operation of low-income housing in Indian areas. Grants will be made to eligible recipients under the Indian Housing Block Grant Program. Recipients of Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) program funds are required to submit an Annual Performance Report (APR) to HUD within 60 days of the end of the program year. Click here to read the 2009 Annual Performance Report for reporting period 01/01/2009 to 12/31/2009. 2010 Indian Housing Plan Under the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA) (25 U.S.C 4104 et seq.) HUD will provide grants, loan guarantees, and technical assistance to Indian Tribes and Alaskan Native villages for the development and operation of low-income housing in Indian areas. Grants will be made to eligible recipients under the Indian Housing Block Grant Program. To be eligible for the grants, respondents must submit an Indian Housing Plan that meets the minimum requirements of the Act, consult with residents, prepare Title VI applications/certification, submit performance reports, and maintain records for HUD monitoring and audit review. Click here to read the 2010 Indian Housing Plan for reporting period 01/01/2010 to 12/31/2010.
Akwesasne Housing Authority (AHA) is a Tribally Designated Housing Entity created by the St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Council Inc, on July 19, 1984. The mission of the Akwesasne Housing Authority and the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe is to develop a comprehensive housing program that will address the needs of all Mohawks living on and around our designated Indian area. We will seek to generate and promote community strength and prosperity through safe housing, supportive ventures, economic development, and program efficiency. In the spirit of this mission, we will strive to protect and educate our future generations. The Mutual Help Homeownership Opportunity Program is one program Click here to download the Mutual Help Homeownership flyer! The Akwesasne Housing Authority is updating its list of Job Applications: Click here if you would like a AHA Job Application.
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