Every time I think of housing for our people that correlates with improved health and economic returns for our people.
Through the submission of the Navajo Housing Authority’s 2026 Indian Housing Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, we will bring more housing access, which means our people will have shelter with running water and electricity.
On June 19, I signed the $79.9 million Indian Housing Plan on behalf of the Navajo Nation. This plan was vetted through NHA CEO Levon Henry and its Board of Commissioners, as well as the Navajo Nation Council’s Resources and Development Committee.
Through this 2026 Indian Housing Plan, which is an annual process, construction toward new public housing units and new home ownership units will meet our housing demand for affordable housing.
The $79.9 million housing plan will go to some of the following projects listed here:
• Fencing projects in Tohajilee, N.M. and streetlights in Round Rock Ariz., under crime prevention and security for a total of 28 homes benefiting.
• Rental assistance for 96 units in Jeddito and Section 8 Rental Assistance
• New construction of public rental units in Rock Springs, N.M. including LIDAR floodplain mapping.
• Demolition and rebuild of 40 homeownership units in Many Farms and Whipporwill, Ariz.
These housing projects align with my Administration’s 1,000 Home Initiative. I count these housing projects under the Initiative, which is plain and simple – get shelter to our relatives.
While I know that many of our people live in overcrowded living conditions with no housing, this plan addresses affordable, accessible, and culturally appropriate housing for the well-being of our Navajo people and their economic stability.
Through this plan, we are submitting an IHP that is crucial for securing federal support, guiding effective housing development, and improving the quality of life for Navajo communities.
As president, I’m anti-poverty.
– Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren
