Yurok Indian Housing Authority

LAND & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

The Development and Realty & Land Acquisition Departments were merged in early 2003 to form the Land & Development Department. The Land & Development Department implements all of the Indian Housing Authority development and land acquisition activities, including new construction, rehabilitation, infrastructure development ,construction contract administration, fee-to-trust assistance, improved and unimproved land acquisition, land title clearance, appraisals and environmental & cultural compliance.

On all housing land acquisitions and projects the Housing Authority is required by HUD to perform an Environmental Review of the property on which the project will take place. The environmental process includes searching the property for endangered species, coastal zones, air quality, etc. The process also involves cultural and historical clearance. Depending on the scope of the housing project, Environmental Reviews can range from a one month to a six month time frame for completion.

The Department also provides assistance with fee to trust applications and probates. The department will assist tribal members in gathering the required documents to send to the BIA or the appropriate county courthouse.

Additionally, the Department is responsible for the inspection of completed projects and the maintenance of the existing housing units owned by the Yurok Indian Housing Authority.

For more information or if you have questions, please contact Raymond McQuillen, Land & Development Director.

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