Northern Circle Indian Housing Authority Elder Village

A Community Care Expansion tribal housing project bringing 15 permanent supportive housing units to Ukiah.

Overview

Project Name: Northern Circle Indian Housing Authority Elder Village
Location: Ukiah
Sponsor: Northern Circle Indian Housing Authority (NCIHA)
Award Type: CCE Expansion Funds – Tribal Set Aside
Housing Type: Permanent Supportive Housing
Rendering of Elder Village Site

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Project Summary

The Northern Circle Indian Housing Authority Elder Village, a supportive housing project in Ukiah, was awarded $10.7 million in state funding through the Community Care Expansion (CCE) Capital Expansion program’s tribal set aside to build affordable housing units with care and supportive services. The project will provide 15 units of Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH), offering 30 beds exclusively for tribal members who are SSI/SSP recipients at risk of or experiencing homelessness. This investment in the community will help address inequities among American Indians through an Inter-Tribal Elder Village that provides culturally sensitive care and support as an alternative to institutionalization and homelessness.

The facility will have onsite property management along with essential residential services to support application intake and lease compliance, as well as resident empowerment and supportive services in partnership with the Consolidated Tribal Health program. Residents will benefit from older adult based care planning, medication management, and comprehensive medical case management. The project is designed to include spaces for residents to meet with specialists and to engage in cultural preservation activities.

Key Statistics

$10.7 million
CCE Grant Funds Awarded
15 units
(providing 30 beds)
Beds/Units Provided
June 2025
Groundbreaking Date
May 2026
Projected Opening Date
30 Years
Term of Availability for CCE Population

CCE Technical Assistance to Overcome Project Implementation Challenges

As a Tribally Designated Housing Entity, that works on behalf of eight Federally Recognized Tribes in Northern California to carry out housing related programs, Northern Circle faced several unique challenges and barriers. With support from the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Northern Circle was able to overcome challenges during the process of acquiring the site for the project and to successfully move forward with the project. The ultimate project will provide housing opportunities for tribal members that embrace and honor their cultural heritage.

Aerial photo of Elder Village