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Navajo Nation Office of The Controller
2026 HARDSHIP PROGRAM TIMELINE
The following dates represent the timeline for the 2026 Hardship Program:
SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 – 2026 Hardship Program Announcement
OCTOBER 5, 2026 – In-Person Intake Begins for Applications
OCTOBER 2026 – Begin Public Outreach Tour
OCTOBER-DECEMBER 04, 2026 – Disburse 2026 Hardship Checks
OCTOBER 2026 – Begin Printing of 2026 Hardship Checks
NOVEMBER 20, 2026 – Close 2026 Hardship Applications
DECEMBER 04, 2026 – End Check Distribution
DECEMBER 11, 2026 – End 2026 Hardship Program
*Important Timeline Information
Contact information:
Phone: (928) 309-5536
Phone: (928) 309-5531
Application Process
Application Instructions
You have two options for Housing Discretionary Assistance:
Survey & Clearance Assistance: Will cover costs associated with archaeological clearance and/or land survey to obtain a homesite or residential lease, per chapter budget.
The following MUST be submitted with your request:
- Copies of NN Land Dept Application with Receipts or BIA Residential Lease Application
- 2 Vendor Quotes EACH from the Archaeologists and/or Land Surveyors
Materials Assistance: Willv cover a budgeted amount ot purchase needed materials for housing repairs and/or construction.
The following MUST be submitted with your request:
- Copy of APPROVED Homesite Lease or Residential Lease Packet
- 2 Vendor Quotes for the materials
When picking one of the two options you then need the following:
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Housing Discretionary Application Packet (Each Form Completed & Signed)
- Copy of Identification Card (State ID)
- Copy of Certificate of Indian Blood (For Applicant & Spouse)
- Copy of Social Security Card (For Applicant & Spouse)
- Referrals (Doctor, CHR, Social Services, VA, etc.)
- Must be a registered voter of Mariano Lake Chapter.
Be sure to fill out appplication fully.
Application Deadline
FY2026 Fall Housing Discretionary:
September 2026 – September 30, 2026 at 4pm
FY2026 Spring Housing Discretionary:
March 9, 2026 – March 31, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Call us, Visit Us, or Drop Us a Line at 505-786-2180/2182
Phone
505-786-2180/2182
marianolake@navajochapters.org
Address
P.O. Box 897
Thoreau, NM 87323
fax
505-786-2181
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