New Programs

  1. Homeowners Assistance Fund  FLYER   APPLICATION

  2. Home Repairs  FLYER   APPLICATION  IMPORTANT NOTICE

Upcoming Event

2023 Homebuyer & Financial Education Class Schedule

Mission

The mission of the Nez Perce Tribal Housing Authority is to create opportunities to meet the housing needs of enrolled members of the Nez Perce Tribe by maximizing the utilization of available resources to ensure services are provided in an efficient, professional, economical and timely manner; forming and enhancing partnerships between the NPTHA and tribal, state, local, and private entities; promoting self sufficiency and improving the quality of life.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners (BOC) is comprised of five members elected by the NPT General Council. The key responsibilities of the BOC is to support our mission by establishing and updating policies and programs; monitoring and oversight of the NPTHA operations; providing guidance on goals and objectives to be achieved; prioritizing the services to be provided based on Tribal member needs assessments and approving the annual budget.

Chair- Loretta Spaulding

Vice Chair- Fawn Domebo

Secretary/Treasurer- Stacey Kash Kash

Member- Richard Arthur

Member- Taricia Moliga

Counseling and Classes

The Senior Rehab Program assists low-income senior citizen home owners in completing essential repairs, with a maximum amount of $6,000.

The ICDBG Home Repair Program assists low-income homeowners in completing essential repairs and making energy improvements.

 

Available Individual Classes

The housing authority provides classes on:

  • Home buyer education
  • Money basics
  • Renter rights and responsibilities
  • Do-it-yourself maintenance
  • Homeowner maintenance
  • Post-purchase issues for home buyers

Tenant Policies

 

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

MAINTENANCE / CONSTRUCTION WORKER

The Nez Perce Tribal Housing Authority is accepting applications for a full-time Maintenance/ Construction Worker for our rental units in the Kamiah/Orofino area. Minimum four years experience in residential repair/construction, high school diploma or GED, valid driver’s license and be insurable. Skilled in home repairs, construction knowledge in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, roofing, sheet rocking and painting. Legible writing, ability to document all work performed on appropriate forms, communication skills and great customer service.  Excellent benefits, Tribal & Indian Preference will apply. The NPTHA reserves the right to transform this position into a training position if sufficient Indian Preference applications are not received. Submit NPTHA employment application to:  Nez Perce Tribal Housing Authority, P.O. Box 188, Lapwai, ID 83540 or email. For more information, application form or job description: nptha@nezperce.org or (208) 843-2229  (Reposted 8/14/23)

FINANCE & OPERATIONS MANAGER with On-The-Job Training

The Nez Perce Tribal Housing Authority is accepting applications for full-time Finance & Operations Manager with on the job training in lieu of the requested bookkeeping experience. Learn the aspects of federal and tribal regulations required to administer and manage the accounting and general operations for Indian Housing. The position is full time with excellent benefits. Requires college degree in accounting with at least 3 years of work history experience including excellent verbal and written communication skills, office management, knowledgeable in human resource & payroll mgmt, proficiency in Word, Excel and other computer software applications. Direct experience in supervising, full charge bookkeeping, managing accounting software, public/Indian housing accounting, banking, financing, audit preparation is desirable. Salary – DOQ, Indian preference will apply, OPEN UNTIL FILLED. Send NPTHA job application and 3 work related references to: Executive Director, Nez Perce Tribal Housing Authority, P. O. Box 188, Lapwai, ID 83540. Or email lauriec@nezperce.org For more information please call 208 843-2229: (Reposted 8/14/23)

NPTHA Employment Application