Varnum counsels tribal entities and organizations in the many important areas related to housing.

We are experienced and prepared to assist your tribal housing entity in the following areas:

• Alternative Dispute Resolution within tribal housing structures/instrumentalities and with outside resolution services.
• Native American bank organization, financing and operations.
• Bond financing for tribal entities, agencies and instrumentalities.
• Cross-deputization and cooperative law enforcement agreements between tribal housing authorities and local, state and Federal agencies.
• Endangered Species Act application and interpretation for housing developments in Indian Country.
• Environmental assessments and environmental issues for tribal housing projects.
• General counsel to tribal housing agencies and instrumentalities.
• Grievance policies and procedures.
• General housing policies and procedures.
• HUD financing and program issues, including maximizing program funds, preparing for and responding to audits and defending against funding freezes and other disciplinary actions.
• Human resources planning, advice and management.
• Labor and employment issues in Indian Country.
• Land to trust applications.
• Leasing and financing issues in Indian Country.
• Litigation and resolution of housing, zoning, tax, regulatory authority and other issues related to housing development and management.
• Lobbying and public relations at the local, state and Federal level.
• Local cooperation agreements and other government-to-government agreements between tribes and local governments regarding taxation, zoning, utilities, public services and similar matters.
• Native American Housing and Self-Determination Act programs, implementation, interpretation and issues.
• Real estate issues in Indian Country.
• Tax law matters related to housing and land development.