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Housing Discretionary Application

Information

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:

  • 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

Email

marianolake@navajochapters.org

Address

P.O. Box 897
Thoreau, NM 87323

fax

505-786-2181

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