P.O. Box 2389
Window Rock, Arizona 86515
Phone: (928) 871-6468
Fax: (928) 871-7418
E-mail: admin@nnchid.org
Looking for the CHID Housing Restoration & Assessment Application?
The last day to submit applications was Friday, May 31st, 2024. At this time, we are no longer accepting applications. We are currently assisting applicants from last year and this year. We hope to reopen and accept applications in Fiscal Year 2027. Thank you for your understanding. Ahe’hee.
Learn About Our Programs
Community Housing and Infrastructure
Community Housing & Infrastructure Department (CHID) is under the Navajo Nation Division of Community Development and was established in 2008. Is committed to enhancing the living conditions of Navajo families by providing critical housing assistance through restoration and assessment services. On an annual basis, CHID assists eligible applicants with emergency relief efforts that include home assessments, provision of building materials, and workforce support to repair and renovate homes impacted by severe weather and other conditions. These services aim to ensure safe, livable environments for vulnerable households across the Navajo Nation.
Housing Improvement Program (HIP)
The Housing Improvement Program (HIP) operates through an annual BIA 93-638 funding allocation. In collaboration with Chapter communities, HIP conducts outreach to distribute and collect BIA housing applications. Eligible applications are submitted to the BIA Navajo Regional Office for funding consideration. The program’s primary goal is to raise housing standards by delivering essential repairs, renovations, and new housing construction for low-income families, in accordance with eligibility requirements outlined in 25 CFR Part 256.
More Information: Housing Improvement Program
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is a competitive federal grant funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Southwest Office of Native American Programs (SWONAP). CDBG supports essential infrastructure projects, with a focus on extending powerlines and improving water and wastewater systems. However, the program continues to face significant challenges due to increased competition among tribes in the Southwest Region and recent regulatory shifts that prioritize housing rehabilitation over infrastructure. These changes have contributed to a notable decrease in funding for utility projects, despite infrastructure being a foundational element of sustainable housing development. Nevertheless, CHID remains dedicated to advocating for CDBG funding and advancing its mission to improve the quality of life for Navajo communities through robust infrastructure and housing support.