National American Indian Housing Council

2026 NAIHC Upcoming Trainings Calendar

Check out this week’s updated 2026 NAIHC Training Calendar for upcoming virtual and in-person training opportunities.

NAIHC, in partnership with HUD’s Office of Native American Programs, offers these trainings at no cost to the tribal housing community. Training topics support tribal housing programs, operations, compliance, and professional development.

📅 Review the calendar for upcoming dates and locations.
📱 Scan the QR codes to register or https://naihc.net/training-schedule/

The calendar is updated weekly, so be sure to check back regularly for newly added trainings and registration information.

Tag and share with colleagues, Tribal Housing Entities, Tribally Designated Housing Entities, and tribal housing partners who may benefit from these opportunities.

Please join us in welcoming our Digital Advocacy & Development Intern! Through this role, they will support NAIHC’s communications, advocacy, and development efforts while helping amplify the voices of Tribal housing communities nationwide.

We are excited to have Shane on our team as we continue advancing safe, affordable, and culturally appropriate housing for Native communities.

NAIHC is excited to welcome Pablo John, enrolled Navajo Nation, to our team as Operations & Development Manager. Pablo brings nearly a decade of experience in accounting, business management, and federal grant administration. Throughout his career, he has strengthened organization operations, managed complex funding requirements, and advanced strategic initiatives.

Originally from Sweetwater, Arizona on the Navajo Nation, Pablo is passionate about creating opportunities that positively impact Native communities. Known for his collaborative leadership style, strong relationship-building skills, and ability to turn ideas into action, Pablo will play an important role in supporting NAIHC’s operations, financial processes, and organizational growth.

A major housing reform is expected to make homeownership more accessible for Native families living on tribal trust land.

Signed into law on May 4, 2026, the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025 was created to address long-standing delays within the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) mortgage review process. Tribal housing advocates say those delays often discouraged lenders and slowed access to home loans for Native families.

The new law establishes clear federal timelines for mortgage reviews, requires faster communication when paperwork is incomplete, creates a Realty Ombudsman position to help resolve issues, and expands access to digital land and title records.

Supporters say the reforms will help improve transparency, reduce uncertainty for lenders, and expand opportunities for homeownership across tribal trust lands.

The legislation applies to millions of acres of tribal trust land and has been widely welcomed by tribal housing organizations as a significant step toward improving housing access in Indian Country.

What housing challenges do you think deserve the most attention in Native communities today?



Sources:
• U.S. Congress — Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025 (S. 723)
• National American Indian Housing Council (NAIHC)
• Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
• National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) • Native News Online

The housing crisis in our communities is real — an estimated 68,000 new homes are still needed across American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities today.

NAHASDA has been a lifeline, but it hasn't been reauthorized since 2013. NAHASDA reauthorization remains our top priority — and new bipartisan bills (HR 8092 /S 4276) in the 119th Congress gives us reason for hope.

A big thank you to the Bipartisan Policy Center for their thorough explainer on the history, impact, and path forward for Native housing policy. This is exactly the kind of attention our communities deserve. 🏠

Meeting the Housing Needs of Native Communities The Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act's (NAHASDA) programs have made significant progress in addressing housing gaps.

NAIHC is excited to welcome Lucas LaRose to our team as Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). As an attorney with extensive experience in compliance, auditing, Tribal economic development, federal government relations, and public policy, Lucas will help strengthen NAIHC’s administrative, operational, and compliance functions while supporting our mission to advance Tribal housing and self-determination. Welcome, Lucas!

See the full announcement here: https://naihc.net/naihc-is-please-to-announce-the-hiring-of-lucas-larose-as-the-organizations-new-chief-administrative-officer/

“Arizona’s affordable housing crisis isn’t just contained to our cities — it’s impacting Tribes and Native communities, too.” — Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ)

Days after Congress passed a housing bill that left Tribal Nations behind, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) stepped up to co-sponsor the bipartisan NAHASDA Modernization Act— bipartisan legislation to reauthorize and reform Tribal housing programs for the first time since 2008. In NAHASDA’s 30th anniversary year, this is the kind of leadership Indian Country needs.

Gallego Backs Bipartisan Legislation to Expand and Modernize Native Housing Programs Push to Advance Housing Policy Comes in NAHASDA’s 30TH Anniversary Year WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) is backing the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Modernization Act, comprehensive legislation to reauthorize and modernize federal housing programs servin...

NAIHC is breaking down exactly what the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act means for Indian Country — and what we're doing to make sure Native communities aren't left behind - https://naihc.net/legislative-alert-native-communities-shut-out-of-federal-housing-overhaul/

The House Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) Appropriations Subcommittee recently released legislation for Fiscal Year 2027 which proposes increased funding for HUD Tribal programs, including an increase of $46 million or 4 percent over the FY 2026 enacted level for the Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG).

The FY2027 House proposal reflects continued bipartisan support for Tribal housing and community development investments while prioritizing formula funding stability, Tribal veteran housing assistance, and infrastructure-related community development programs.

At the same time, regrettably the proposal reduces funding for IHBG Competitive Grants and Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grants, while maintaining historically strong overall Tribal housing funding levels.

KEY PROPOSED FUNDING LEVELS

• $1.157 billion for IHBG Formula Grants — an increase of $46 million over FY2026

• $125 million for IHBG Competitive Grants — a decrease of $25 million

• $100 million for the ICDBG Program — an increase of $25 million

• $10 million for Tribal HUD-VASH as a dedicated line item

• $7 million for Training and Technical Assistance

• $1 million for Title VI Loan Guarantee subsidy authority

• $60 million in Title VI guarantee authority — an increase of $10 million

• $1 million for Section 184 credit subsidy

• $1.8 billion in Section 184 loan guarantee authority

• $15 million for the Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grant Program

“NAIHC appreciates the continued bipartisan recognition from Congress that Tribal housing investments are foundational to the health, stability, and economic future of Native communities. These investments help address severe housing shortages, overcrowding, infrastructure gaps, and barriers to homeownership while strengthening self-determination and economic opportunity across Indian Country.”

— Rudy Soto, Executive Director, National American Indian Housing Council

Still reflecting on the powerful conversations, partnerships, and shared vision that came together during the Housing Our Relatives Summit.

This gathering created space to advance actionable solutions across the full continuum of housing and economic mobility — from supporting our unhoused relatives to expanding pathways for affordable housing and Native homeownership opportunities both on and off Tribal lands.

Deep gratitude to all of the Tribal leaders, housing professionals, advocates, partners, and community members who showed up committed to building a stronger future for Native communities. Together, we continue the work of ensuring our relatives have safe, stable, and culturally grounded places to call home.

What does housing look like when it is built not just for today, but for the next seven generations?

Across Native communities, leaders and organizations are creating collective, community-driven housing solutions rooted in legacy, care and long-term sustainability. These efforts go beyond building homes — they strengthen communities, preserve traditions and create opportunity for future generations.

Read more about how Native communities are shaping housing solutions that reflect their values and vision for the future: https://hubs.li/Q04gZVyw0