Meskwaki Housing Program
Our Mission
The Meskwaki Housing Program was established to provide safe, modern, and quality homes for individuals and families in a fair, cost-effective manner. We embrace the ideal that a home is the ultimate expression of our client’s self-esteem and in order to facilitate that, our product and our people must be the best possible. As a result of this responsibility, this program remains committed to seeking out new and innovative technologies and techniques that will ultimately benefit our clients, staff, and the Tribe as a whole.
What We Do
The Meskwaki Community is a unique blend of customized fabrications of single-family dwellings. The foundation of each home serves as a sign of safety and security which strengthens cultural ties. Our staff consists of skillful and experienced people to serve the needs in repair and maintenance of existing structures, construction of new homes, and daily operations. Our workforce is held to evenhanded operations to ensure homes are maintained, the department is sustained, and the community housing needs are met.
Our Services
Our department works closely with the Realty and Housing committees in making decisions regarding the housing needs of the community. Specifically, our services include:
- Accept and process applications for single-family homes
- Build new homes for qualified Tribal members
- Provide maintenance services to assignees
- Rehabilitate and re-assign existing homes for qualified applicants
- Provide education to assignees regarding maintenance of homes
- Pest management/control services and education
- GIS Services
Housing Authority
The Sac and Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa cares for its community members and is prepared to address necessary housing needs. The Housing Department is responsible in categorizing and managing various types of homes. These Low Income Apartments are designated for Tribally enrolled tenants. SFHD and 20 apartments are located in the center of the Meskwaki Settlement.
Housing Authority Policies & Procedures
Housing Department Staff
Hayden Bear
Carpenter 2
Housing
Joshua Casey
Skilled Equipment Operator
Housing
Ryson Davenport
Carpenter 2
Housing
Jermaine Davenport
Carpenter 4
Housing
Karac Davenport
Carpenter 2
Housing
Gianteo Jefferson
Carpenter 2
Housing
Orlando Kapayou
Carpenter 3
Housing
Beau Lasley
Carpenter 3
Housing
Kylan Roberts
Construction Superintendent
Housing
Matt Scheid
Carpenter 3
Housing
Winona Tahdooahnippah
Housing Development Manager
Housing Development
[email protected]641-484-9260
Henry Walker Jr
Maintenance Tech
Housing
Patrick Whitefish
Carpenter 3
Housing
Dwight Youngbear
Carpenter 4
Housing
Housing Committee Members
Jana Roberts | Chair |
Jasmine Davenport | Vice-Chair |
Nicole Kapayou | Secretary |
Anneka Davenport | Member |
Francine Youngbear | Member |
Daniel Wabaunasee | Member |
Donica Wanatee | Member |
Department Contact Information
Department Hours
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Phone Number
Fax Number
(641) 484-6413
Physical & Mailing Address
100 East Village Road
Tama, IA 52339
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Contact the Meskwaki Nation
Get in touch with our main office if you have general questions or need assistance finding the correct department to contact.