NAHSDA Basics
What does NAHASDA stand for?
Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act
What does FCAS stand for in the NAHASDA formula?
Formula Current Assisted Stock
Which section of NAHASDA outlines eligible affordable housing activities?
Section 202
What must be submitted annually to HUD to receive NAHASDA funds?
Indian Housing Plan (IHP) and Annual Performance Report (APR)
What is program income under NAHASDA?
Income earned from the use of IHBG funds (e.g., rent, interest, fees)
In what year was NAHASDA signed into law?
1996
Name two components of the funding formula besides FCAS.
Need, 1996 Minimum, or Undisbursed IHBG Fund Factor (UDFF)
What are “Model Activities” under Section 202?
Activities approved by HUD that carry out NAHASDA’s purpose
How often must recipients conduct self-monitoring of their programs?
At least once per year
How much of the IHGB funds can be invested?
Up to full IHGB funds
What was the main housing program before NAHASDA?
1937 Housing Act
What are two factors that the Needs-Based Allocation is based on?
population, poverty, housing conditions, and income levels
Give two examples of eligible crime prevention and safety activities.
Fencing, lighting, hiring security personnel, speed bumps, locks
What document describes a recipient's performance during the previous year?
Annual Performance Report (APR)
What’s the maximum number of years IHBG funds can be invested?
Five years
NAHASDA replaced multiple programs with a single type of funding. What is this kind of funding called?
Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG)
What must a Tribe demonstrate to qualify for the minimum Needs allocation?
Presence of households at or below 80% of median income
Which activity includes tenant selection, inspections, and occupancy support?
Housing Management Services
What CFR Title and Part govern Uniform Administrative Requirements for federal awards like IHBG?
2 CFR Part 200
Program income must be used for what type of activities?
Housing or housing-related activities
What key principle does NAHASDA emphasize by allowing Tribes to manage their own housing programs?
Self-determination and tribal self-governance
What happens to funding if a Tribally Designated Housing Entity (TDHE) has more than $5 million and does not spend it in three years?
Redistribution based on the Undisbursed IHBG Fund Factor
Are the percentages of Planning and Administrative expenses eligible under NAHASDA?
Up to 20–30% of the annual grant depending on the grant size
How often do you have to do an inventory of equipment as required by §200.313?
Inventory every two years
What happens to unlawfully earned interest on IHBG investments?
Must be returned to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services