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Rental Units

The Housing Department offers many types of housing options in Dowagiac, Hartford, Watervliet, Paw Paw, and South Bend areas for Tribal citizens and their families.

 

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Elders Units

Eligibility Requirements:

  1. Must be an enrolled Pokagon Band Elder (55 years old or older).
  2. An applicant for a Low-Income Housing unit shall be within the Low-Income Guidelines.
  3. An applicant for a Housing Unit other than a Low-Income Unit shall have adjusted income of at least three times the monthly rent.
  4. Applicant or household member is not in debt to the Pokagon Band.
  5. Must not have a criminal history.

Townhomes/Apartments

Eligibility Requirements:

  1. Must be an enrolled Pokagon Band citizen 18 years old or older or a Pokagon Band citizen who is an emancipated minor.
  2. An applicant for a Low-Income housing unit shall be with the Low-Income Guidelines.
  3. An applicant for a Housing unit other than a Low-Income unit shall have adjusted income of at least three times the monthly rent.
  4. Applicant or household member is not in debt to the Pokagon Band.
  5. Must be able to pass a criminal background check.

Frequently Needed Rental Documents

To apply, please download and complete the Rental Unit Application and return to the Housing and Community Development Department.