Tagiugmiullu Nunamiullu Housing Authority

What Tagiugmiullu Nunamiullu Housing Authority does

Taġiuġmiullu Nunamiullu Housing Authority (TNHA) is a public corporation under Alaska state law, established in 1974 and headquartered in Utqiaġvik, Alaska. The organization serves as the Tribally Designated Housing Entity (TDHE) for six Iñupiaq tribal governments across the Arctic Slope region—a geographic area approximately the size of Minnesota, spanning over 600 miles from east to west. TNHA's mission is to address severe housing shortages and overcrowding in remote Arctic communities through a portfolio of affordable rental and homeownership programs designed for Alaska Native and American Indian families at or below 80% of median income, as well as market-rate rentals open to the general public.

TNHA owns and manages over 300 housing properties across the region, including multi-family units, duplexes, and single-family homes. Its core product offerings include the Low-Rent Program (HUD-subsidized, income-based rentals), Fair Market Rental Program (market-rate units at $1,700–$2,300/month), Tenant-Based Rental Assistance, and homeownership pathways such as the Conditional Installment Loan Program and Lease Purchase Program. Supportive services include the ARPA-funded Homeowner Assistance Fund, weatherization, and in-house unit repair services. The organization's housing construction uses specialized super-insulated, tight-building envelope designs engineered specifically for Arctic climate conditions, with standardized 3-bedroom model house drawings.

TNHA's business model is anchored in federal funding through the Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) administered by HUD under NAHASDA, supplemented by state grants and Fair Market rental income. The organization is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners appointed by the Arctic Slope Native Association (ASNA). It operates with a small staff of 11–50 employees distributed across the Arctic Slope, relying on community-led outreach through board meetings, a quarterly newsletter, and organic social media channels. Applications are processed through online forms (JotForm), with waitlists of 2–3 years reflecting significant demand-supply imbalance in the region.

Name

Tagiugmiullu Nunamiullu Housing Authority

Legal name

Taġiuġmiullu Nunamiullu Housing Authority

Website

https://tnha.info

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tagiugmiullu Nunamiullu Housing Authority (TNHA) is an Alaska public corporation and Tribally Designated Housing Entity serving six Inupiaq tribes across the Arctic Slope region. It manages 300+ affordable and market-rate housing units, funded primarily through federal Indian Housing Block Grants under NAHASDA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Housing Authority

NAICS

American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments (92115), Other Residential Care Facilities (62399)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Rural, Tribal & Special-Population Housing Programs (FSALAKAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

Keywords

• Tribal housing authority
• Affordable rental housing
• Homeownership assistance
• Rental subsidy programs
• Arctic housing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Barrow

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG): Primary federal funding from HUD under NAHASDA. Annual allocation formula based on current assisted housing stock and community need. This is recurring annual grant funding.
2. Fair Market Rental Program: Market-based rental income from non-subsidized units in Utqiaġvik. Flat rental rates based on HUD Fair Market Rental rates. Income supplements grant funding for affordable housing programs.
3. State Grants: Additional funding from state-level grants to supplement federal funding for housing activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

TNHA is a regional housing authority providing subsidized rental housing, homeownership programs, and supportive services for low-income Alaska Native and American Indian families across the Arctic Slope region of Alaska. As a Tribally Designated Housing Entity (TDHE) for six Iñupiaq tribes, TNHA administers federal Indian Housing Block Grants under NAHASDA and manages 300+ housing units spanning a region the size of Minnesota. The organization also operates a Fair Market Rental Program open to the general public to supplement affordable housing funding.

Product overview

TNHA operates as a Regional Housing Authority providing a portfolio of housing programs for the Arctic Slope region. The organization offers three main rental programs: Low-Rent (income-based subsidized housing for Alaska Natives/American Indians), Fair Market (market-rate housing open to the general public), and Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (subsidies for private rentals). For homebuyers, TNHA offers the Conditional Installment Loan Program and the legacy Mutual Help Program (no longer accepting new applicants), plus a Lease Purchase option for families working toward credit readiness. Supportive services include the Homeowner Assistance Fund (COVID-19 relief), weatherization, and unit repair/maintenance for rental properties. All programs are administered in coordination with six Iñupiaq tribal governments through the NAHASDA framework.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Low-Rent Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 300+ properties managed across Arctic Slope
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• North Slope Borough Housing DepartmentminorOthersBorough-level housing department serving a different population. TNHA refers inquiries for borough housing programs to this entity. Contact: [email protected]
• Alaska Housing Financing CorporationminorOthersState housing finance corporation providing housing resources and financing options that TNHA refers customers to.
• Association of Alaska Housing AuthoritiesminorOthersStatewide association of housing authorities that TNHA participates in for peer networking and industry best practices.
• Cold Climate Housing Research CenterminorOthersOrganization focused on cold climate housing research that aligns with TNHA's mission to build energy-efficient housing in Arctic conditions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bering Strait Regional Housing Authority: Another Alaska regional housing authority serving tribes in the Bering Strait region under the same NAHASDA TDHE framework. Operates rental, homeownership, and weatherization programs for Alaska Native communities using comparable federal IHBG funding.
• Cook Inlet Housing Authority: Regional housing authority serving Alaska Native and American Indian households in the Cook Inlet region. Administers NAHASDA block grants and offers low-rent, homeownership, and supportive services with a similar program mix to TNHA.
• Tlingit-Haida Regional Housing Authority: Tribally designated housing entity for the Tlingit and Haida tribes of Southeast Alaska. Provides rental, mutual help homeownership, and housing services under the same NAHASDA framework, making it a directly comparable regional housing authority model.

Others

• Association of Alaska Housing Authorities: Statewide industry association of which TNHA is a member. Provides peer networking, advocacy, and best-practice sharing for Alaska's 14 regional housing authorities, making it a useful reference point for sector trends and benchmarking.
• National American Indian Housing Council: National advocacy and training organization for tribal housing entities across the United States. Relevant as the sector-level association that influences NAHASDA policy, training, and federal funding advocacy affecting TNHA and all TDHEs.
• Rural Alaska Community Action Program: Community development organization serving rural Alaskan villages with housing-related services, weatherization, and community development block grants. Comparable in operating environment and target population even though the funding streams and organizational structure differ.

Regional players

• Cold Climate Housing Research Center: Alaska-based research organization developing building science solutions for cold and remote climates. A direct technology peer given TNHA's Arctic construction expertise and stated research partnership with this organization.

Broad incumbents

• Alaska Housing Financing Corporation: Statewide housing finance corporation providing mortgage, rental assistance, and energy efficiency programs across Alaska. A broader incumbent player that TNHA refers customers to and that operates complementary (not duplicative) state-level housing programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@TNHA-homemaintenance/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/ArcticTNHA
• Xx.com/tnhatweets
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tagiugmiullu-nunamiullu-housing-authority

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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