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The Native Veterans Homeownership Committee works to increase access to homeownership resources for Native American veterans by focusing on matters addressing housing stock and land issues, homebuyer education, and subsidies.

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veterans homeownership assessments

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new veterans homeownership model

2024

MILESTONES

> Conduct a statewide housing needs assessment for Native veterans.
> Advocate for VA Native American Direct Loan (NADL) reforms.
> Expand relationships with VA, Veteran Service Officers, and the SD Department of VA.
> Develop statewide Native Veterans Homebuyer and Practitioner Guides.
> Promote opportunities for Native veterans to participate in the Coalition’s workforce development program, including the Construction Internship Program.
> Develop specialized homeownership outreach strategy to reach young veterans with 100% service-connected disabilities.

2023

MILESTONES

> Advocate for VA Native American Direct Loan (NADL) reforms.
> Expand relationships with VA, Veteran Service Officers, and the SD Department of Veterans Affairs.
> Create a Native Veterans Homeownership Resource Center on the Coalition website.
> Develop statewide Native Veterans Homebuyer and Practitioner Guides.
> Conduct a statewide housing needs assessment for Native veterans.
> Showcase Native veteran homeownership and renovation pilots.
> Promote opportunities for Native veterans to participate in the Coalition’s workforce development program, including the Construction Internship Program.

"Knowing that Native American veterans experience unique circumstances, we are working to overcome the myriad of complex barriers this group faces in achieving homeownership."

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Resources


Coalition Veterans Homeownership Studies


The Veterans Housing Needs and Homeownership Study was developed to gather data that would help tribal housing authorities, Tribal Veterans Service Officers, and other service providers better understand the circumstances, challenges, and needs of veterans in each of the participating communities.

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Cheyenne River Veterans Homeownership Study


This report contains the key findings of the study as they relate to the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. The report summarizes key themes and provides associated recommendations.

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Pine Ridge Veterans Homeownership Study


This report contains the key findings of the study as they relate to the Oglala Sioux Tribe. The report summarizes key themes and provides associated recommendations.

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Sisseton Veterans Homeownership Study


This report contains the key findings of the study as they relate to the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate. The report summarizes key themes and provides associated recommendations.

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Get Involved!


To get involved with the Native Veterans Homeownership Committee, please contact one of the committee chairs.

Robert Dunsmore

Geri Opsal

Get Involved!


To get involved with the Native Veterans Homeownership Committee, please contact one of the committee chairs.

Robert Dunsmore

Geri Opsal