Tulalip Construction Department
The Tulalip Construction Department provides high-quality construction services to the Tulalip community. Our skilled professionals are committed to ensuring that all projects are completed efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards.
Our Services
- Residential Construction: Building and renovating homes to meet the needs of our community members.
- Infrastructure Projects: Enhancing public infrastructure to improve the quality of life for all residents.
Elder Home Assistance Program (EHAP)
The Elder Home Assistance Program (EHAP) is dedicated to ensuring that Tulalip Tribal Elders, aged 62 and older, have a safe and secure place to live. The program provides eligible elders with the opportunity to remodel or completely replace their homes, ensuring they live with dignity and respect.
EHAP Services
- Remodel or Replacement: Eligible elders can receive either a remodel or a complete replacement of their home once in their lifetime.
- Emergency Repair: We offer an emergency repair service to assist elders with critical home repairs. Elders are eligible for up to $6,000 per year. A specific policy allows for a three-year aggregate on larger projects. For example, a $15,000 roof repair could use $6,000 from the current year, $6,000 from the next, and the remaining $3,000 from the following year. The elder would not be eligible for other repairs until the aggregate amount is fully utilized.
Eligibility
To qualify for the EHAP, applicants must:
- Be an enrolled Tulalip Tribal member aged 62 or older.
- Own a home located on the Tulalip Tribes Reservation.
- Have lived in the home as their primary residence for the past ten consecutive years.
Program Benefits
- Comprehensive Assessment: The Tulalip Construction Department conducts a thorough assessment to determine whether a remodel or replacement is necessary.
- Temporary Housing Assistance: Elders will receive assistance with temporary housing during the remodel or replacement process.
- Remodel Budget: Up to $150,000 per home.
- Replacement Budget: Up to $250,000 per home, with an additional $15,000 allowance for pre-construction costs.
Application Process
- Submit Application: Elders must submit a complete application to the Tulalip Construction Department.
- Assessment: A third-party contractor will conduct a comprehensive assessment of the home.
- Selection Criteria: Applications are evaluated based on a weighted scoring sheet considering age, veteran status, disability status, and the condition of the house.
- Approval: The CEO’s Office and the Construction Department Team will provide recommendations to the Board of Directors (BOD), who will approve the selections via a formal resolution.
Each elder can receive assistance only once in their lifetime. Homes remodeled or replaced cannot be rented, sold, or transferred for five years after completion.
