National American Indian Housing Council

HUD/IHS Joint Tribal Consultation Comment Period Extension and Webinar

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Indian Health Service (IHS) have published a Dear Tribal Leader letter, extending the Tribal Consultation period seeking Tribes’ feedback and recommendations on how HUD and IHS programs can better address housing-related water and sewer infrastructure needs within Tribal communities.

Comments

The deadline for submitting comments on the HUD/IHS Housing-related Infrastructure for Tribal Communities Tribal Consultation has been extended from Saturday, November 9, 2024, until Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Please email your comments and recommendations to consultation@hud.gov andconsultation@ihs.gov. Use the SUBJECT LINE: HUD/IHS Housing-related Infrastructure for Tribal Communities.

Additionally, a virtual Tribal Consultation session will be held on Monday, December 16, 2024 at 1 pm Eastern. Please register to attend here, so that we can ensure you receive any advance consultation materials.

 

Join the Virtual Consultation Listening Session Using Webex Link:
https://intellor.webex.com/intellor/j.php?MTID=m656156ed93e02e1d7543d1777fe916b9

Join the Virtual Consultation Listening Session by Telephone: The dial-in telephone number is  (202) 735-3323. Use meeting access code number [6478445#]

🏡 The National American Indian Housing Council (NAIHC), in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy Home Energy Rebates Program and the National Laboratory of the Rockies, invites Tribal leaders, TDHEs, Tribal Housing Authorities, and housing professionals to a special Tribal High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate (HEEHR) Information Session!

Learn how your TDHE can access federal formula funding to improve housing conditions, reduce utility costs, and make homes more energy-efficient and affordable.

💰 Up to $14,000 in combined rebates per eligible dwelling unit.

📋 Learn about funding allocations, eligibility requirements, applications, and technical assistance.

📅 Webinar: Monday, November 9, 2026

💻 Location: Virtual

🔗 Register: https://natlabrockies.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/8oDGxIEXRB2fem2caPohFQ#/registration

⏰ Federal Application Deadline: December 11, 2026

Don’t miss this opportunity to bring valuable energy-efficiency investments to your Tribal community!

Please share with your Tribal leadership, housing departments, and community partners.