About
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
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.
>Â Develop statewide Native Veterans Homebuyer and Practitioner Guides.
>Â Conduct a statewide housing needs assessment for Native veterans.
>Â 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.
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.
>Â Develop statewide Native Veterans Homebuyer and Practitioner Guides.
>Â Conduct a statewide housing needs assessment for Native veterans.
>Â 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."
to homeownership.
Events
- Native Veterans Homeownership Committee Meeting Zoom 2023-06-14 9:00 Wednesday, 9AM to 10AM
- Native Veterans Homeownership Committee Meeting Zoom 2023-07-12 9:00 Wednesday, 9AM to 10AM
- Native Veterans Homeownership Committee Meeting Zoom 2023-08-09 9:00 Wednesday, 9AM to 10AM
- Native Veterans Homeownership Committee Meeting Zoom 2023-09-13 9:00 Wednesday, 9AM to 10AM
- Native Veterans Homeownership Committee Meeting Zoom 2023-10-11 9:00 Wednesday, 9AM to 10AM
- Native Veterans Homeownership Committee Meeting Zoom 2023-11-08 9:00 Wednesday, 9AM to 10AM
- Native Veterans Homeownership Committee Meeting Zoom 2023-12-13 9:00 Wednesday, 9AM to 10AM
News
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.
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.
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.
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.
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