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The Walker River Paiute Tribe is a federally recognized tribe located in mid-western Nevada. The reservation was established by Executive Order on March 19, 1874 by U.S. President, Ulysses S. Grant. The Walker River Paiute people are also known as the Agai Diccutta Band of the Northern Paiute Nation, Agai Diccutta in our Paiute language means Trout Eaters. The land base consists of about 325,000 acres in a river valley, the reservation was traditionally wintering grounds for the Agai Diccutta Numu. The Numu would return to the Sierras for summer camping. The riparian areas of the reservation were converted to farming land, and used for grazing and some ranching. The reservation encompasses a high desert land base and is surrounded by mountains, desert lakes, and marshland/wetlands. The WRPT Reservation spreads across three (3) counties, Mineral, Lyon, and Churchill. Schurz, is the only town within the reservation boundaries, and lies where U.S Highway 95 and Alternate Highway 95 intersect. |
The Walker River Paiute Tribe established the Walker River Housing Authority (WRHA) in 1964 as our Tribally Designated Housing Entity, funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). However, in 2003 the Ordinance establishing housing as a TDHE was rescinded, and housing became a department of the Tribe. Thus Walker River Housing Department (WRHD).
Each year an Indian Housing Plan (IHP) is developed in-house, approved by our governing body and submitted to the Office of Native American Programs under HUD. The IHP must be approved prior to receiving funding every year.
The WRHD is responsible for the administration of the Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) received through the Native American Housing and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA), a rewarded Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG), and the Housing Improvement Program (HIP). These programs serve Tribal member families and addresses the significant unmet needs for affordable, decent, safe and sanitary housing within the Walker River Paiute Reservation.
Currently the WRHD staffs 19 employees; Executive Director, Procurement Manager, Development/Modernization, Resident Services Specialist, Assistant, Receptionist, One Warehouse Clerk, Force Account Crew Supervisor, Two Force Account Crew Leads, Two Maintenance Men, and a Seven-man Force Account Crew.
Over the years, fifteen (15) housing projects have been completed, approximately 303 units have been built, with 141 units presently under management of the department. Current units under management total: 48 low-rental (LR) units, 75 mutual-help units (HO), and 18 lease-to-purchase units (HO).
Several programs are administered through the Housing Department including Homeownership (HO), Low Rental (LR), Elderly/Disabled Assistance (Accessibility), Elderly/Disabled Utility Assistance, Elders Home Protection Plan and Renovation Program.
Units presently under management are insured through Mahoney Group. The housing program insures all units while under management, and provides information to homeowners regarding continued coverage after units are conveyed.
The Walker River Housing Department also administers the Home Improvement Program (HIP) for qualified applicants to complete home improvements to existing units or the construction of new units. The work on HIP units is done by our Force Account Crew and our Maintenance Crew.
Each year an Indian Housing Plan (IHP) is developed in-house, approved by our governing body and submitted to the Office of Native American Programs under HUD. The IHP must be approved prior to receiving funding every year.
The WRHD is responsible for the administration of the Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) received through the Native American Housing and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA), a rewarded Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG), and the Housing Improvement Program (HIP). These programs serve Tribal member families and addresses the significant unmet needs for affordable, decent, safe and sanitary housing within the Walker River Paiute Reservation.
Currently the WRHD staffs 19 employees; Executive Director, Procurement Manager, Development/Modernization, Resident Services Specialist, Assistant, Receptionist, One Warehouse Clerk, Force Account Crew Supervisor, Two Force Account Crew Leads, Two Maintenance Men, and a Seven-man Force Account Crew.
Over the years, fifteen (15) housing projects have been completed, approximately 303 units have been built, with 141 units presently under management of the department. Current units under management total: 48 low-rental (LR) units, 75 mutual-help units (HO), and 18 lease-to-purchase units (HO).
Several programs are administered through the Housing Department including Homeownership (HO), Low Rental (LR), Elderly/Disabled Assistance (Accessibility), Elderly/Disabled Utility Assistance, Elders Home Protection Plan and Renovation Program.
Units presently under management are insured through Mahoney Group. The housing program insures all units while under management, and provides information to homeowners regarding continued coverage after units are conveyed.
The Walker River Housing Department also administers the Home Improvement Program (HIP) for qualified applicants to complete home improvements to existing units or the construction of new units. The work on HIP units is done by our Force Account Crew and our Maintenance Crew.
MISSION: It is the mission of the WRHD to develop and maintain safe and affordable housing for eligible WRPT members.
GOAL: The WRHD goal is to assist all parties in understanding eligibility for assistance, the selection process for units, management, and maintenance of the units, to promote self-sufficiency, and economic stability.
OBJECTIVE: It is the objective of the WRHD to provide fair and equitable treatment to community members.
GOAL: The WRHD goal is to assist all parties in understanding eligibility for assistance, the selection process for units, management, and maintenance of the units, to promote self-sufficiency, and economic stability.
OBJECTIVE: It is the objective of the WRHD to provide fair and equitable treatment to community members.