Chickasaw Housing Improvement program (CHIP)

You Provide

• CDIB
• Social Security cards of all household members
• Income verification of all household members
• Copy of warranty deed
• Information and Privacy Act release form

Eligibility

• First American with a Chickasaw preference
• Low income (80% or lower U.S. Median Income)
• No outstanding debt owed to the housing division or to the Chickasaw Nation
• No engagement in drug-related criminal activity
• Home must be the applicant’s primary residence

Other Information

Housing Improvement Program (HIP)
The HIP program is administered pursuant to a contract with the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and funds are transferred to the Chickasaw Nation Division of Housing as part of the Chickasaw Nation's self-governance compact. HIP is available to all First Americans within the program service area, and eligibility is determined according to a formula set by the BIA.

Chickasaw Housing Improvement Program (CHIP) Major
The former comprehensive grant program continues as CHIP Major. CHIP Major provides rehabilitation to older Mutual Help homes over and above what maintenance is required of tenants in accordance with the Chickasaw Nation Division of Housing policies and homebuyer's agreements.

Chickasaw Housing Improvement Program (CHIP) Minor
CHIP Minor provides grants and repairs of privately owned homes of low income First Americans.

Program Requirements

• First American
• Homeowner
• Low-income
• Must meet all eligibility requirements

Chickasaw Housing Improvement Program (CHIP) Emergency
CHIP Emergency provides additional funds for emergency repairs of the privately owned homes of Chickasaw citizens.

Program Requirements

• Chickasaw citizens
• Homeowner
• Low-income