Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma · HOUSING
Down Payment & Closing Cost Assistance
A grant toward the down payment and closing costs on a primary residence bought with a loan from a mortgage company: up to 20% of the purchase price or $18,000. Applicants above the low-income limit may receive a smaller amount (one such grant a year). The grant does not have to be repaid if the terms of the Useful Life Agreement are kept. First-time buyers are not required; previous recipients cannot reapply.
Who's eligible
Any Enrolled Tribal Member Income Based Geographic
The 2026 application: "for low income eligible Peoria or Ottawa Tribal members and other low income eligible Native Americans. Non low income Native Americans may apply for Down Payment Assistance at a lower assistance amount." Every tribal member must be "enrolled with a Federally Recognized Tribe." HUD limits (June 11, 2026) — low income: 1 person $59,850 to 8 people $112,800; non-low-income maximum: $74,760 to $140,976. The home cannot be a mobile or doublewide (modular is acceptable) and must be the primary residence. Applicants must not owe the PHA, a utility or a government agency.
Where it's offered
Regional
The home must be within the Housing Authority's jurisdiction, "a 75 mile radius of Miami" (Oklahoma). A radius cannot be expressed as a county list, so confirm the address with the Housing Authority.
Location:
3606 Sencay Avenue, Miami, OK 74354
How to apply
Download the 2026 Down Payment Assistance application or pick one up at the Housing Authority office (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM). Include proof of income, a current tax return, and birth certificates, tribal membership and Social Security cards for the household, plus the signed release forms. Only complete applications are considered. Toll-free 888-882-1873.
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Contact
Phone: 918-542-1873
Email: housing@peoriahousing.net
Last verified against the official source on 2026-09-24.