The success of the housing program is BIA's main objective. This page provides the templates to assist tribes on implementing and operating the housing program.
Categorical Exclusion Exception Review (CEER) Checklist
The Categorical Exclusion Exception Review (CEER) Checklist is a tool used by federal agencies to determine whether a proposed action qualifies for categorical exclusion (CE) under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The checklist helps agencies assess whether the proposed action would have significant environmental impacts and, if so, whether it meets the criteria for an exception to NEPA review.
You could download the checklist here.
Certification of Final Inspection
Once the construction of the house has been completed in accordance with the plans and specifications, and that all applicable codes and regulations have been met, the tribe could use this file as template to issue the certification of Final Inspection.
You could download the file here.
Certification of Preliminary Site Evaluation
Once the construction of the house has been completed in accordance with the plans and specifications, tribe should issue the certification of preliminary site evaluation to certify the dwelling meeting substandard requirement.
You could download the file here.
Checklist for Housing Program Applications
This file provide a checklist to ensure the application having all required documents on file according to 25 CFR 256.13.
You could download the file here.
Housing Program - Authorization to Release Information
Tribe should utilize this file to request applicants to release all related information regarding housing program application.
You could download the file here.
Housing Program - Grant Agreement (Sample)
Provide the agreement template to allow tribe entering agreement with applicants after housing program grant is approve.
You could download the file here.
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