Seneca Nation Housing Department HOMEOWNER ASSISTANCE FUND (HAF)

This program is created to provide HAF funds to be used to prevent mortgage delinquencies and defaults, foreclosure, loss of utilities or home energy services, and displacement of homeowners experiencing financial hardship after January 21, 2020 to eligible families. Funds from HAF may be used for assistance with MORTGAGE, HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE, UTILITY PAYMENTS AND OTHER SPECIFIED PURPOSES. The SNHD will implement the HAF Program in a manner consistent with overall mission of the SNHD and the AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT to provide relief to our most vulnerable homeowners.
Guidelines to Income Limits as of MAY 15, 2023
- GREATER OF 150% AREAN MEDIAN INCOME (AMI) OR 100% OF U.S. MEDIAN INCOME
- FOR ENROLLED Seneca’s who reside within with following counties:

HAF Program Contact And Application Information:
Tanya Stevens, SNHD CATTARAUGUS HAF PROGRAM PROCESSING:
Email: Tanya.Stevens@sni.org | Phone: 716-532-5000, ext. 7742
Janice Isaac, SNHD ALLEGANY OFFICE (Assistance & INTAKE ONLY):
Email: Janice.Isaac@sni.org | Phone: 716-945-1290, ext. 7721
Ramona Marion, SNI BUFFLAO OFFICE (Assistance & INTAKE ONLY):
Email: Ramona.marion@sni.org | Phone: 716-845-6304
– SNI Buffalo Office Director, 533 Amherst St, Buffalo, NY 14207
** APPLICATIONS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE SNI.ORG WEBSITE (Community Services / Housing Program) **
Cattaraugus Territory Office:
50 Iroquois Drive, Irving, NY 14081
Phone: (716) 532-5000 | Fax: (716) 532-3892
Allegany Territory Office:
44 Seneca Street, Salamanca, NY 14779
Phone: (716) 945-1290 | Fax: (716) 945-5910