Use of Indian Housing Block Grant Funds for Rental Assistance in Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Projects

Summary

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has finalized a rule allowing the use of Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) funds for rental assistance in low-income housing tax credit projects, aligning with the assistance provided under the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA). The rule, which was proposed on June 8, 2007, received one public comment expressing support for the changes.