Major Repair and Rehabilitation
The Major Repair and Rehabilitation Program, administered by the Housing Authority of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma (HASNOK), provides substantial assistance to low-income Native American families needing essential home repairs. The program offers forgivable grants of up to $25,000 to restore substandard homes to safe, decent, and sanitary conditions. Eligible applicants must be Seminole Nation members, Freedmen, or Native American families, own and occupy their home for at least five years, and meet HUD low-income guidelines (≤80% of the national median income).
Repairs may include plumbing, heating, roofing, foundations, electrical systems, and other structural needs, but funds cannot be used for remodeling or modernization. Homes must pass environmental and safety inspections, and participants must maintain the home as their primary residence for five years following repairs. Payments are made directly to licensed contractors. By investing in critical rehabilitation, HASNOK helps families remain in their homes and strengthens long-term housing stability.
Frequently Asked Questions
You qualify for programs according to your income. Qualifying for HUD assistance requires an income level below 80% of the Federal standards median.
You do NOT have to live in Seminole the city but you MUST live within the Seminole Nation. This area includes Seminole, Wewoka, Konawa, and Sasakwa.
You do NOT have to be a member of the Seminole Nation but you must be a member of a federally recognized Native-American tribe to qualify for housing. The Housing Authority gives priority to Seminole Tribal members first.
The Housing Authority reserves the right to take up to 30 days to process an application per program. Signing and bringing all required documentation, forms, and verifications helps to expedite the process.
Applications can be found at the Housing Authority office located at 120 W 4th Street, Wewoka, OK 74884, or you can download the applications from this site. Simply choose the appropriate program under the “Housing Programs” tab and click on the application. Online applications are available in PDF file format. All applications must be turned into the Housing Authority at the previously mentioned address. Only complete applications will be processed.