Planning and Community Development – Squaxin Island Tribe

Planning and Community Development Feedback Form

The Department of Planning and Community Development (PCD) provides a wide range of services to promote and protect the Squaxin Island Tribal government, enhance the lives of the Squaxin community members, and safeguard the integrity of the Tribe’s land, buildings, and infrastructure.

The department has six sections: Planning, Utilities, Maintenance, Housing, Program Services, Realty Services, and Transportation.

Some of the services provided by the department are:

Low-income Housing – Qualified low-income families are eligible for housing opportunities with income-based rent. There is a waiting list, and eligible families are matched to available housing units.

Other Rentals – There are a limited number of homes located in Kamilche, available for rent. Rent is based off fair market rent, for the area, and the type of housing unit.

Housing Counseling – Counseling is available to help with improving credit, completing housing applications, applying for available grants, and applying for home loans.

Elder Emergency Assistance – Squaxin tribal members that area 55 years or older may apply for tribal assistance grant to help with housing related emergencies.

Scattered Sites Program – This program is available for any enrolled American Indian through Indian Health Services (IHS). The program provides sanitation facilities (water supply and/or disposal facilities) to qualified applicants, for new homes. Squaxin Island Tribe sponsors all enrolled tribal members living in Mason County, WA.

Firewood for Elders – Firewood is provided to Squaxin Elders with woodstoves.

Animal Control – provides regulation to control animal conduct so that such conduct will not constitute a nuisance, proved means of identification for dogs in case of injury or misconduct, establish guidelines for those who are responsible for animals and provide a program of enforcement through the Office of Housing and Tribal Police Department.

Spay & Neuter clinics – Free or low-cost spaying & neutering for dogs and cats is available. Watch for announcements.

Tax Preparation Site (VITA) – prepares basic returns for low/moderate income individuals.

Garbage Collection – The SIT has a contract with Mason County Waste Management to provide curbside garbage collection and recycling for Reservation community homes.

Street Lighting – Most of the streets in the community have street lighting for safety. Please report any burned out or damaged streetlights, so they can be scheduled for repair.

T-Hope (Tiny Homes) Application

T-Hope Application