Washington State Indian Reservations
Eligible for Targeted Area Points
To be eligible for Targeted Area Points, the entire project must be located on land
within the boundaries of an eligible Indian Reservation or within the service area of an
eligible tribe provided that the project is sponsored by the Indian tribe or triballydesignated housing entity. Indian Tribes eligible for these points are those where the
percentage of households living below the poverty level is 20% or more of the total
tribal households.
Eligible Tribes
Chehalis
Colville
Hoh
Kalispel
Lower Elwha
Makah
Nooksack
Quileute
Quinault
Skokomish
Spokane
Squaxin Island
Upper Skagit
Yakama
Poverty Rate
20%
21%
35%
30%
26%
27%
30%
37%
27%
24%
24%
24%
47%
24%
Tribal eligibility is based upon poverty rate levels as determined by the U.S. Census.
For tribes not listed in this exhibit, the Commission will consider, on a case by basis,
supplemental demographic data provided by the Applicant that demonstrates that 20%
or more of the total Indian households are living below the poverty level. To be
considered for these points using supplemental data, the Applicant must present their
data to the Commission at least 30 days prior to the application deadline and receive
pre-approval by the Commission.
Washington State Housing Finance Commission
Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program