Private sales among Indigenous homeowners could reduce tribal housing shortage, advocate says

By: Patrick Lohmann

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: August 25, 2026

Words: 610

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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An advocate for tribal homeownership told state lawmakers this week that establishing a private market on tribal lands could help address the long reservation waitlist for homes.

Tribal-run housing authorities oversee most of the housing stock on tribal lands. But approximately 10% of tribal housing stock belongs to individuals or families, according to Christopher Billey, executive director of the Tribal Homeownership Coalition of the Southwest.

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