Home Rehabilitation

Our Mission is to provide quality housing on ancestral lands, a place appointed to us by our creator, and to encourage self-determination and economic independence class all tribal members.

 

Housing Application

Any misstatements or omissions in this application may result in disqualification of housing assistance. Further, if assistance is provided, you may be required to repay all program monies expended on your behalf if such misrepresentations are discovered at a later date. All questions must be answered

Our Office

483 Great Neck Road South
Mashpee, MA, 02649
United States

 
 

Home Rehabilitation Guidelines

1. Applicants must be a member of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe or a member of another Federally Recognized Tribe residing in the service area of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, which includes the following five (5) Massachusetts counties: Barnstable, Bristol, Plymouth, Norfolk, and Suffolk.

2. Applicants must meet all income and eligibility requirements of HUD and the MWTHD. The family income cannot exceed 80 percent of the median income for Plymouth/Suffolk County.

3. All household members must provide a social security card and Tribal ID (if applicable).

4. All household members 18 and over must provide current income documentation and sign a release of information form authorizing the Housing Department to speak and obtain information from any source necessary for the purpose of providing assistance.

5. Applicants returning for financial assistance will be required to meet with the Mashpee Housing Commission and participate in financial education.

6. A copy of the lease must be provided to the Housing Department.

7. The landlord is required to sign a W-9 before payment can be disbursed.

8. The Applicant must provide documentation of eviction, i.e. Eviction Notice/Notice to Quit and demonstrate the ability to pay rent forward prior to financial assistance approval.

If you commit fraud to obtain housing assistance from HUD, you could be

  • Evicted from your apartment or house

  • Required to repay all overpaid rental assistance you received

  • Fined up to $10,000

  • Imprisoned for up to five years

  • Prohibited from receiving further assistance

  • Subject to State and local government penalties