Rental Assistance Program

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Rental Assistance Program

The Rental Assistance program provides opportunities for eligible Pokagon Band citizens (excluding students) to afford a safe and decent rental unit. The Department of Housing & Community Development will provide a monthly rental subsidy up to $300.00 for a maximum of three years.

Eligibility Requirements

  1. Must be an enrolled Pokagon Band citizen 18 years old or older, a non-Pokagon citizen who
    has custody of minor Pokagon children in the household or a Pokagon Band citizen who is
    an emancipated minor.
  2. Be within the Low-Income Guidelines (Updated 8/1/2023).
  3. Agrees to comply with the Household Plan of Action, including attending mandatory monthly meeting, financial management and budgeting classes.
  4. Live within the Ten County Service Area.
  5. Rental must pass rental unit inspection performed by the Housing & Facilities Department.
  6. Is not in debt to the Pokagon Band.

To apply for this program, please download and complete the pre-application below and return it to
the Housing & Community Development office.

For more information, please contact the office at (269) 783-0443 or (877) 983-0385.

Click here to download application.