The main functions of the Programs and Admissions department are to process applications and do recertifications. The department handles application intake and review, additions to household, annual recertifications, and manages the waiting list. 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

• CDIB cards/Enrollment verification
• Social Security Cards
• Birth Certificates
• Marriage License/Divorce Decree/Custody Decree
• Income verification – form to be completed by employer
• Official Common-Law Documents
• Any other supporting Document(s) requested

OTHER INFORMATION:

• Priority is given to Absentee Shawnee Tribal Members and descendents in both programs.
• Must not have any balances due to landlord or other Housing Authorities.
• Mutual Help/Homeownership Program applications are approved by the Board of Commissioners at their monthly meeting.
• Applications for both programs are not processed until all required information is received.
• Both programs required credit reports to be obtained on Heads of Households and spouses.
• Both programs require criminal background information to be obtained on all household members age 18 and over.

RENTAL PROGRAMS:

Locations: Shawnee, Tecumseh, McLoud, and Wanette.

Elderly/Disabled units: McLoud, Cammack Circle, Mead Street, and East Edwards in Shawnee

RECERTIFICATION:

Packets should be returned to ASHA by requested due date.

Information needed with all recertification are as follow:

• Completed recertification form
• Income verification on all household members
• Release of Information (signed by all members of household ages 18 and over)
• Unemployment Statements or verification of Workforce Oklahoma registration.

ADDITIONS TO HOUSEHOLD:

Prior approval must be obtained through the ASHA prior to allowing someone to move-in. Request for Addition to Household packets can be picked up at ASHA or mailed by request.

Please contact the Programs & Admissions Department if you have any questions