akwesasne housing authority

What akwesasne housing authority does

Akwesasne Housing Authority (AHA) is a Tribally Designated Housing Entity (TDHE) established on July 19, 1984 by the St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Council under Tribal Council Resolution 84-13. Headquartered at 378 State Route 37, Suite A, Hogansburg, NY 13655, the organization administers HUD-funded housing programs for low-income Mohawk families residing on and near the St. Regis Mohawk Reservation. With approximately 19 staff members, AHA operates as a tribally chartered non-profit that delivers rental assistance, down payment assistance, homeownership programs, senior housing, and veterans' services to the Mohawk community, and is recognized by HUD as a high-performance TDHE.

AHA's core offerings include the Kahwa:Tsire Housing Development (new residential construction), Kahwatsire Housing (rental units), the Sunrise Acres residential complex, and the Dewey Garrow Jr. Down Payment Assistance Program. The organization also runs the Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club, the Akwesasne Neighborhood Networks Computer Learning Center (the first of its kind in Indian Country), veterans' services delivered through a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs partnership, and a Solar Farm monitored via the AlsoEnergy platform. Its underlying technology stack consists of HUD-funded housing management systems and solar energy infrastructure supporting sustainable operations.

AHA's revenue model is built on direct administration and monitoring of HUD-funded grants awarded to the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, primarily Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act (NAHASDA) Block Grants. Historical disclosure shows 8 NAHASDA Block Grants totaling in excess of $16 million from 1998 to 2005, with individual grant sizes ranging from $45,000 to $4 million. Pricing for housing services is quote-based and determined by eligibility criteria, income levels, and program requirements rather than commercial pricing. The organization is accountable to the St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Council and operates as an extension of the tribal government's housing mandate.

Name

akwesasne housing authority

Legal name

Akwesasne Housing Authority

Website

https://aha-nsn.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Akwesasne Housing Authority is a Tribally Designated Housing Entity, established 1984 by the St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Council, that administers HUD NAHASDA Block Grants and delivers rental assistance, homeownership, senior, and veterans' housing programs to low-income Mohawk families on and near the St. Regis Mohawk Reservation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tribal Affordable Housing Services

NAICS

Residential Property Managers (531311), Administration of Housing Programs (92511)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513)

akta.pro primary industry

Homeowners Association (HOA) Management (BPAJAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Association Maintenance, Vendor & Capital Project Management (BPAJAHAM), Master-Planned Community & POA Management (BPAJAHAD), Association Compliance, Governance & Board Support Services (BPAJAHAN), Active Adult / Senior Community Association Management (BPAJAHAJ)

Keywords

• Tribal housing programs
• Rental assistance services
• Affordable housing development
• Down payment assistance
• Native american housing

Headquarters

HQ city

Hogansburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. HUD Block Grants Administration: Direct administration and monitoring of HUD-funded grants awarded to the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, including Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act (NAHASDA) Block Grants. The organization administers grants ranging from $45,000 to $4 million for development projects.
2. Rental Assistance Programs: Administration of rental assistance program for low income families residing on and near the St. Regis Mohawk Reservation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Akwesasne Housing Authority (AHA) is a Tribally Designated Housing Entity created by the St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Council that administers HUD-funded housing programs, rental assistance, down payment assistance, and housing development projects for low-income Mohawk families on and near the St. Regis Mohawk Reservation. The organization operates housing complexes (Sunrise Acres, Kahwatsire Housing), manages the Kahwa:Tsire Housing Development for new residential construction, and delivers community programs including veterans' services, a computer learning center, and a boys & girls club.

Product overview

Akwesasne Housing Authority operates as a Tribally Designated Housing Entity providing comprehensive housing programs and community services. The organization offers multiple housing programs including the Kahwa:Tsire Housing Development (new construction), Kahwatsire Housing (rental units), and the Sunrise Acres residential complex. Additional services include rental and down payment assistance programs for low-income families, veterans' services, and the Business Office Rental for commercial tenants. The authority also manages a Solar Farm for renewable energy and has established community facilities including a Computer Learning Center and Boys & Girls Club. Programs are funded primarily through HUD NAHASDA Block Grants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kahwa:Tsire Housing Development
• Kahwatsire Housing
• Sunrise Acres Complex
• Rental Assistance Program
• Dewey Garrow Jr. Down Payment Assistance Program
• Housing Loan Specialist Services
• Veterans' Services
• Business Office Rental

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• St. Regis Mohawk TribecoreOthersParent tribal government organization that created the Akwesasne Housing Authority through Tribal Council Resolution 84-13 on July 19, 1984. The organization operates on behalf of the tribe and is accountable to the St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Council.
• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)coreOthersPrimary federal funding source for housing programs. AHA has administered HUD-funded grants since 1985, including Development Project awards, Comprehensive Improvement Assistance Program grants, and continues as recipient of NAHASDA Block Grants.
• United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)supportingOthersProvided leveraged funds for the 2005 senior citizen center construction project alongside St. Regis Mohawk Tribe funding.
• U.S. Department of Veterans AffairssupportingOthersProvides veterans' services to Akwesasne area veterans through the AHA Housing Services, including benefits advisory by Thomas Todd, VA Benefits Advisor.
• Mohawk Council of AkwesasnesupportingOthersPartner organization across the border in Canada providing coordination for the broader Akwesasne community.
• St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Environment DivisionsupportingTechnology or IntegrationProvides environmental services and map data for the Akwesasne Territory, with map courtesy attribution on AHA materials.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Navajo Housing Authority: TDHE serving the Navajo Nation with a comparable mix of NAHASDA-funded rental, homeownership, and senior housing programs at much larger scale; functions under the same federal-tribal housing administration framework as AHA.
• Pine Ridge Housing Authority: Oglala Sioux Tribe TDHE administering HUD-funded housing programs on the Pine Ridge Reservation. Operates rental housing, homeownership assistance, and community facilities with the same NAHASDA framework as AHA.
• Choctaw Nation Housing Services: Tribal housing entity administering NAHASDA-funded rental assistance, down payment assistance, and home rehabilitation programs for Choctaw Nation members, operating under the same TDHE regulatory designation as AHA.
• Salish Kootenai Housing Authority: TDHE serving the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, administering HUD housing programs including rental, homeownership, and senior housing under NAHASDA—parallel to AHA's structure and service mix.
• Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians Housing Authority: Tribal housing authority administering NAHASDA block grants for the Mississippi Choctaw tribal community, providing comparable rental, homeownership, and community development services under the same federal-tribal regulatory model.
• Cherokee Nation Housing Authority: Also a HUD-recognized Tribally Designated Housing Entity serving a single tribal nation (Cherokee). Operates the same NAHASDA Block Grant model for rental, homeownership, and community development programs, making it the most structurally comparable peer.

Others

• USDA Rural Development: Federal funding partner that has co-funded AHA projects (e.g., the 2005 senior citizen center alongside the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe). Provides leveraged housing and community facility funding that supplements NAHASDA grants for tribal entities.
• Habitat for Humanity International: National nonprofit providing affordable homeownership opportunities and down payment assistance to low-income families—mission overlap with AHA's homeownership programs, though operating as a private nonprofit rather than a tribal government entity.

Broad incumbents

• New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR): State-level housing finance and development agency operating in the same New York geography as AHA. Administers broader affordable housing programs that overlap with AHA's rental and homeownership assistance missions, though at a much larger scale and state-wide jurisdiction.
• National American Indian Housing Council (NAIHC): National membership organization representing TDHEs across Indian Country, including peer housing authorities like AHA. Provides advocacy, training, and federal funding coordination that directly supports AHA's operating environment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AkwesasneHousingAuthority

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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