Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma Home Buyers Program
Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma Home Buyers Program is a grant for homebuyers in Tonkawa, Oklahoma, administered by Tonkawa Tribal Housing Program.
The program asks for
- The home is occupied as a primary residence
- Residency: Tribal enrollment required. Must be an enrolled member of the Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma. Must qualify for a loan or mortgage from private lending institution or other financing. Must be gainfully employed. CDIB required.
- Fixed $5,000 grant. No income limit. No location restriction. Employment required. 2-year residency requirement. Official policy document: tonkawatribe.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/homebuyers2.pdf Must be an enrolled member of the Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma. Must qualify for a loan or mortgage from private lending institution or other financing. Must be gainfully employed. CDIB required. No restrictions on location of home; program administered from Tonkawa, OK (Kay County)
- A home in Kay County
It doesn’t cover
- Homes outside Kay County
These are the program's own published rules, not a decision about any individual — the administering agency and a lender determine who actually qualifies.
Where it applies
Kay County’s homesKay County’s homes, and the ones this program accepts
- 81.8% single-familysingle-family
- 1.7% townhousetownhouse
- 4.8% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 6% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 5.8% mobile & othermobile home & other
A tick marks a kind of home the program’s record lists. The agency confirms it for the home you choose.
$124,700
Kay County median home value
74.8%
built before 1980
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in Kay County
How to apply
How to applyTwo steps, in this order
Contact Tonkawa Tribal Housing Program to reserve funds
Funds are reserved through As funds available; one-time only, and are subject to availability.
Work with a lender who handles the program
Hey Prescott is not a lender and does not accept applications; this page describes the program so a homebuyer can take it to a lender or housing counselor.
Questions about this program
What is Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma Home Buyers Program?
Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma Home Buyers Program is a grant for homebuyers in Tonkawa, Oklahoma, administered by Tonkawa Tribal Housing Program. One-time $5,000 grant for enrolled Tonkawa tribal members purchasing a home. No income qualifications required. No geographic restrictions on home location. Must be gainfully employed and qualify for private mortgage. Must maintain continuous residence for 2 years. Disbursement made directly to lender/title company. Funding comes from Tonkawa Tribal funds.
How much assistance does it provide?
Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma Home Buyers Program offers up to $5,000 in assistance. Amounts are the program's published maximums, not an offer — Tonkawa Tribal Housing Program determines any individual award.
Do you have to pay it back?
Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma Home Buyers Program is structured as a grant, so it is not repaid. Repayment is triggered by Grant; no repayment. Must reside continuously in home for 2 years. Disbursement made to lender/title/abstracting company. Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.
Who qualifies?
Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma Home Buyers Program is open to homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. Residency requirement: Tribal enrollment required. Must be an enrolled member of the Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma. Must qualify for a loan or mortgage from private lending institution or other financing. Must be gainfully employed. CDIB required. Fixed $5,000 grant. No income limit. No location restriction. Employment required. 2-year residency requirement. Official policy document: tonkawatribe.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/homebuyers2.pdf Must be an enrolled member of the Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma. Must qualify for a loan or mortgage from private lending institution or other financing. Must be gainfully employed. CDIB required. No restrictions on location of home; program administered from Tonkawa, OK (Kay County).
What are the income limits?
Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma Home Buyers Program sets its income limit as follows: No income qualifications required for this program. Area median income figures are published by HUD and updated annually, so check the current table for the county before relying on a number.
What kind of home can it be used for?
Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma Home Buyers Program caps the purchase price as follows: No published maximum purchase price; no geographic restriction. Eligible property types include Single Family. New construction is eligible.
Is there eligibility for specific groups?
Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma Home Buyers Program names American Indian and Alaska Native homebuyers among the groups it serves. Being named here means the program mentions the group, not that membership alone qualifies an applicant — the rest of the eligibility rules still apply.
Where does it apply?
Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma Home Buyers Program serves homebuyers purchasing in Tonkawa, Oklahoma.
How do you apply?
Applications for Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma Home Buyers Program go through Tonkawa Tribal Housing Program, which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site. Funds are reserved through As funds available; one-time only. Hey Prescott is not a lender and does not accept applications; this page describes the program so a homebuyer can take it to a lender or housing counselor.
Also for Kay County homebuyersOther programs open to Kay County homebuyers
- Kaw Housing Authority Down Payment Assistance ProgramUp to $7,500
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma Down Payment and Closing Cost AssistanceGrant
- FHLB Dallas Homebuyer Equity Leverage Partnership (HELP) - OklahomaUp to $20,000
Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.
All 83 programs for Kay CountyProgram terms are set by Tonkawa Tribal Housing Program and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.