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Services

Developing on Tribal lands comes with complex challenges, from leasing regulations and funding gaps to coordinating contractors and managing unpredictable timelines. GPHI works with TDHE, housing developers, and community leaders to navigate each step with skill and care.

Our team combines deep knowledge of Native housing policy, financing programs, and construction with a culturally grounded, collaborative approach earned through years of experience in Indian Country.

GPHI’s approach goes beyond housing development. We focus on strengthening local capacity and laying the groundwork for long-term financial sustainability. We bring housing visions to life efficiently and on your community’s terms.

How We Collaborate

GPHI builds teams with experience operating on Tribal land that might include:

Tribally Designated Housing Entities, Tribal housing departments, and Indian housing authorities
Architects/contractors
Grant writers
Construction administrators
Other professionals as needed

GPHI helps developers leverage diverse financing opportunities, such as:

Indian Housing Block Grant program
Federal Home Loan Bank Affordable Housing Program
Low-Income Housing Tax Credits
State housing funds
Philanthropic funds

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Services

Our fee-for-service model brings together the right teams to provide tailored services for — and with — your community:

Pre-development planning

We guide early-stage planning — feasibility studies, site selection, land use, design, and interim construction financing — to ensure housing projects are feasible, aligned with community priorities, and ready to move forward.

Leveraging affordable housing financing

We assist with grant writing, loan packaging, and stacking funding, from the Indian Housing Block Grant to other federal, state, and private sector sources, helping developers identify and access the best source of capital for every unique project.

Project development & construction management

From architectural reports and permitting to final design and construction oversight, we help manage the full development process to deliver quality housing that reflects community needs and culture.

Home rehabilitation & inventory renewal

We coordinate repairs and upgrades to bring vacant or aging homes back into use, improving housing inventory and neighborhood vitality with sustainable, net-zero approaches when possible.

Expanding homeownership opportunities

We expand mortgage lending on trust lands through tools like the Native Impact Fund and help community lenders develop programs in homebuyer readiness, credit repair, and down payment assistance.

Additional services

GPHI offers compliance support, property management consultation, and certified inspector and appraiser services to help communities maintain housing quality and long-term financial sustainability.

Why Work with GPHI?

Choosing GPHI as a development partner means choosing a team that “gets it.” We understand the unique physical, financial, and cultural landscapes of building on Tribal lands. Our partners trust us to support their housing efforts with:

Culturally grounded approaches

Our process centers Tribal sovereignty and Indigenous values, ensuring projects reflect the communities they serve.

Solutions for Seven Generations

GPHI works to implement strategies that create long-term, financial sustainability for tribal housing initiatives. We approach housing development holistically, ensuring projects are viable and replicable across different communities.

Deep expertise and experience

We bring decades of expertise and experience navigating federal housing policy, leveraging federal funding, steering mortgage lending on trust land use, and more.

Comprehensive services

From vision to execution, GPHI meets broad or targeted needs, saving you time and resources.

Innovative solutions

Using creative, proven strategies, we adapt to challenges such as rural remote sites, limited contractors, and funding gaps.

Commitment to local knowledge and skill development

We mentor and train local teams, leaving communities stronger and more equipped for future housing success.

Housing is about more than shelter. It’s about exercising our sovereignty and investing in our future.
— JC Crawford, Director of Business Development

Learn More

For more about our services and teams, contact [email protected]