The Department of Housing provides different services to Ho-Chunk Nation Members through a variety of programs. The Department of Housing consists of four divisions: Administrative Division, Heavy Equipment Division, Home Ownership Division, and Rental Management Division.
Administrative Division
The Administrative Division assists with the administration of services for each division within Housing to better serve the Ho-Chunk Nation Membership.
Documents
Benevolent and Religious Events Policy
Heavy Equipment Division
The Heavy Equipment Divsion assists the Ho-Chunk Nation membership, Department of Housing Divisions, and various Ho-Chunk Nation departments with site development and snow plowing requests.
Vision
The Heavy Equipment Division is committed to providing services to Ho-Chunk Nation Members while being mindful of Ho-Chunk traditions and culture with respect for the earth.
Services Provided
The Heavy Equipment Division assists the Ho-Chunk Nation membership, Department of Housing Divisions, and various Ho-Chunk Nation departments with site development and snow plowing requests.
- Land clearing, tree removal, stump grind, brush hog, rake leaves
- Excavation, backfill, subgrade, final grade, seeding and fertilizer for new home construction.
- Build and/or repair gravel driveways
- Assist with Community Clean-up
- Snow Plowing services for Elder tribal members
Documents
Interdepartmental Mobilization Policy
Individual Site Development Policy
Individual Site Development Application
Authorization for Release of Information
Home Ownership Division (HOD)
The Home Ownership Division assists Ho-Chunk Nation (HCN) Elders, Non-Elders, and Veterans with Existing Mortgage Assistance and Down Payment Assistance.
- Down Payment Assistance (DPA) $50,000 (effective 07/01/18). Down Payment Assistance increased from $10,000 to $50,000. This will help more HCN Tribal Members qualify for home loans and reduce their overall monthly mortgage payments.
- Existing Mortgage Assistance (EMA) UP to $50,000. EMA assists HCN Tribal Members with paying down an already existing mortgage balance with a lender outside of the Nation.
- The Department of Housing Home Ownership Division continues to look for new ways to assist more HCN Tribal Members.
Vision
The Home Ownership Division is committed to providing services to Ho-Chunk Nation Members while being mindful of Ho-Chunk traditions and culture. The Home Ownership Division will provide home-buyer education and sustainable housing programs that assist Ho-Chunk Nation Members reach their personal goal of home ownership.
Documents
Down Payment Assistance (DPA) Policy with Procedure
Down Payment Assistance (DPA) Application
Rental Division (RMD)
Rental Management has 265 rental units in the current inventory in Districts 1 – 4, providing Ho-Chunk Nation Tribal Members with an affordable option for safe housing.
The Rental Management Division is committed to providing services to Ho-Chunk Nation Members while being mindful of Ho-Chunk traditions and culture and will continue to look for opportunities to assist Tribal Members, families, Elders, and Veterans who are in need of safe, affordable housing options through rental acquisition and new development.
Documents
Contact Information:
Executive Director:
Denise Wright
608-374-1225 ext. 15915
Denise.Wright@ho-chunk.com
Executive Administrative Manager:
Vacant
Home Ownership Manager:
Kaleena Emery
608-374-1225 ext. 15902
KaleenaEmery@ho-chunk.com
Finance Division Manager:
Tish Larson
608-374-1225 ext. 15909
Tish.Larson@ho-chunk.com
Heavy Equipment Manager:
Dean Brown
608-374-1225 ext. 15901
Dean.Brown@ho-chunk.com
All payments and applications may be sent to the Department of Housing via email or USPS mail at:
Housing@Ho-Chunk.com
Office location/physical address:
27374 Highway 21 E. Building #5
Tomah, WI 54460
Mailing address:
Department of Housing
PO Box 170
Tomah, WI 54660
All work orders may be submitted to our e-mail: HousingWorkOrders@Ho-Chunk.com
