Bah Kho Je Housing Authority The Bah-Kho-Je Housing Authority was formally established on November 8, 1988 by tribal resolution I-89-10. However, the tribal ordinance was not enacted by the governing body until June 1995 and approved by the Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) until December 1996. Until the passing of the Native American Housing and Self-Determinatinon Act (NAHASDA), housing issues were addressed by a neighboring tribe whose Housing Authority had jurisdiction according to HUD. NAHASDA helped the Iowa Tribe regain jurisidiction over their housing needs when the physical presence of the Housing Authority was created. The housing authority’s goal is to provide housing opportunities and services to Indian families located in the jurisdictional boundaries of the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma and enrolled members who live outside the designated area. The mission is to eliminate overcrowded, unsafe and unsanitary conditions within the family dwelling and to provide the service at affordable levels. The main services include renovation of existing homes for health, safety and sanitary purposes, rental assistance for needy families,down payment assistance for homeownership and rental units to assist the elderly. Housing and Urban Development NAIHC Executive Director HousingAuthority@iowanation.org