Leech Lake Band Of Ojibwe Housing Authority

Leech Lake Band Of Ojibwe Housing Authority, located in Cass Lake, Minnesota, is a tribally-governed housing authority established to administer federal housing assistance programs for Native American populations. Registered as a tribal government and housing authority serving the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, a federally recognized Indian tribe, the organization has maintained continuous federal registration since May 2008. The authority serves as the primary administrator of federal housing programs that provide rental assistance and housing support to economically vulnerable residents in its jurisdiction, demonstrating a sustained commitment to addressing housing insecurity within the tribal community.

The authority has received consistent federal grant awards from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office, with documented funding spanning from 2021 through 2026. Primary grant programs administered by the organization include the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program (CFDA 14.871), which represents the federal government's largest rental assistance initiative serving very low-income families, elderly individuals, and persons with disabilities seeking affordable housing in the private rental market. The authority has also received funding under the Indian Housing Block Grants program, which supports broader housing development and infrastructure initiatives for tribal communities. Between September 2022 and October 2025, the authority received at least five project grants dedicated to these housing assistance programs, with award amounts documented at $290,122 for the most recent fiscal year award in October 2025. These grants enable the Housing Authority to administer housing assistance payments to private landlords, support tenant leasing activities, maintain program compliance with HUD regulations, and serve vulnerable populations including families with disabilities, elderly residents, formerly homeless veterans, and families with children within the Leech Lake Band's service area.