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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
2026
MILESTONES
> Develop outreach strategy to share Veterans Housing Needs Assessment with 3+ tribal communities and 2 policymaker audiences.
> Develop toolkit to support Tribal Veteran Service Officers (TVSOs); hold 3+ consultation meetings; distribute to all TVSOs.
> Pilot at least one veteran homebuyer education and technical assistance program.
> Assist at least 20 Native American veterans across 4 tribal communities.
2026
MILESTONES
> Develop outreach strategy to share Veterans Housing Needs Assessment with 3+ tribal communities and 2 policymaker audiences.
> Develop toolkit to support Tribal Veteran Service Officers (TVSOs); hold 3+ consultation meetings; distribute to all TVSOs.
> Pilot at least one veteran homebuyer education and technical assistance program.
> Assist at least 20 Native American veterans across 4 tribal communities.
"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.
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2025 Statewide Native Veterans Housing Needs and Homeownership Study
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.
Crow Creek Veterans Homeownership Study
This report contains the key findings of the study as they relate to Crow Creek. The report summarizes key themes and provides associated recommendations.
Flandreau Veterans Homeownership Study
This report contains the key findings of the study as they relate to Flandreau. The report summarizes key themes and provides associated recommendations.
Lake Traverse Veterans Homeownership Study
This report contains the key findings of the study as they relate to Lake Traverse. The report summarizes key themes and provides associated recommendations.
Lower Brule Veterans Homeownership Study
This report contains the key findings of the study as they relate to Lower Brule. 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 Pine Ridge. The report summarizes key themes and provides associated recommendations.
Rapid City Veterans Homeownership Study
This report contains the key findings of the study as they relate to Rapid City. The report summarizes key themes and provides associated recommendations.
Rosebud Veterans Homeownership Study
This report contains the key findings of the study as they relate to Rosebud. The report summarizes key themes and provides associated recommendations.
Standing Rock Veterans Homeownership Study
This report contains the key findings of the study as they relate to Standing Rock. The report summarizes key themes and provides associated recommendations.
Yankton Veterans Homeownership Study
This report contains the key findings of the study as they relate to Yankton. 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.
Geri Opsal
TVSO Sisseton Wahpeton Sioux Tribe
Joanna Donahoe
Seven Sisters
Get Involved!
To get involved with the Native Veterans Homeownership Committee, please contact one of the committee chairs.
Geri Opsal
TVSO Sisseton Wahpeton Sioux Tribe
Joanna Donahoe
Seven Sisters