MELISSA BROWN
Housing Coordinator
Melissa Brown has been the Housing Coordinator for
the Gun Lake Tribe since 2000. Her office hours are Monday through
Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.
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Contact Information:
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Phone: |
(616) 681-8830 ext. 308 |
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Toll Free: |
(866) 564-7429 |
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Cell: |
(616) 889-8290 |
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Fax: |
(616) 681-8836 |
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E-Mail: |
mgbrown@mbpi.org |
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Address: |
PO Box 218
Dorr, MI 49323 |
THE MISSION OF THE HOUSING DEPARTMENT
To serve the Gun Lake Tribe with Housing opportunities that will
promote and honor the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish culture, safety,
& self sufficiency in the families that we service.
HOUSING COMMITTEE
A three-person committee appointed by the Tribal Council makes
all decisions regarding participation. The term of Housing Committee
is a minimum two-year commitment. The Housing Coordinator and
Committee participate in training sessions as available. The committee
does not have regularly scheduled meeting times, but rather meets
as necessary.
AVAILABLE SERVICES
The Housing Department is able to offer Home Improvement to members
who own their home, rental assistance for full time college students,
and homebuyer education classes to first time homebuyers.
WHO QUALIFIES FOR SERVICE?
- Gun Lake Tribe Members
- Persons residing in the five county service area. Allegan, Barry,
Kalamazoo, Kent and Ottawa.
- Anyone who has an annual household income, which does not exceed
the applicable income limits. Income guidelines are listed below.
2002 Income Limits
For Allegan, Barry, Kent, Kalamazoo, and Ottawa Counties:
1 Person: $34,350
2 Person: $39,250
3 Person: $44,150
4 Person: $49,050
5 Person: $52,950
6 Person: $56,900
7 Person: $60,800
8 Person: $64,750
If you would like additional information regarding any of the services
or would like to obtain copies of an application or Policies &
Procedures please feel free to contact me.
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