To assist tribal housing authorities with their affordable housing needs, and assist their housing staff become housing professionals in obtaining the resources to address that need, CIHAND has developed an in-depth training program: Low Income Housing Tax Credits.

Low Income Housing Tax Credits

Finding resources to build affordable housing in Indian Country is like finding a needle in a hay stack, but one program stands out, Low Income Housing Tax Credits. This program to date has helped to build or renovate over 3,500 tribal housing units in tribal communities. CIHAND provides training geared for developing and fostering LIHTC housing experts for your tribe or housing authority. Our training is provided by tribal housing professionals who have expertise and knowledge with all phases of development, and with LIHTC compliance from A to Z. It is a training that truly addresses the "nuts and bolts" of the complex tax credit program.

CIHAND recognizes the need for tribal individuals and communities to become self-reliant, develop wealth and assets, and build community independence, and to assist our communities and tribal members develop financial skills and money know how, CIHAND has developed a financial literacy program.

Financial Educational Program

To promote financial educational advancement, CIHAND offers a free financial training program designed for both rural and urban native populations. This specialized hybrid Financial Education program brings you the best of "Building Native Communities," "American Indian Investment Decision," and "Earned Income Tax Credit Program" curriculums.

Information

For information regarding any of our programs or training opportunities, contact cihandcoal@yahoo.com. Coming soon these two specialized training programs will be offered on-line.