Elder (55+) Housing Needs Assessment — Anonymous Survey
February 5, 2026 -
The Iowa Tribe Housing Authority (ITHA) invites Tribal Members to complete an anonymous survey to help plan a new 55+ elder housing community on the reservation.
Who should respond
- Tribal Members who are 55+ now or who will turn 55 by December 31, 2026.
- You may skip any question; estimated time to complete is about 10–12 minutes.
- Take the survey, Complete the anonymous survey here: https://forms.office.com/r/pgZHuxtUq5
Quick project overview (read first)
- Phase One includes infrastructure development and up to three 3-D design-build home duplexes (6 homes total). Phase two is being applied for in FY25.
- Homes will be safe, accessible, energy-efficient, and culturally relevant.
- All residents must be 55+, except for an approved designated caregiver living with the elder household.
- The elder community will be integrated with a new Elder Meal Site & Community Building and is near the IHS clinic and tribal administration building
Timeline and waiting list
- Construction is not expected to be completed until 2027.
- First occupancy is anticipated in winter 2027.
- Waiting-list instructions will be announced in late 2026. This survey does not place anyone on a waiting list.
About this survey
- This is a comprehensive elder (55+) housing needs assessment.
- Aside from the details above about Phase One, all other questions (repairs, rehabilitation, services, etc.) are informational only to understand future elder housing needs.
- Any future programs depend on funding awarded to the Iowa Tribe Housing Authority through state and federal sources.
Anonymity and consent
- No personal identifiers are collected (no names, contact info, or exact addresses).
- Do not include names or personal details in any “Other” responses.
- Responses are analyzed in groups only.
Administration
- This project is administered and managed by the Iowa Tribe Housing Authority.
- It is not administered or managed by the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska.
- To remain anonymous, do not send personal details by email when asking for help.
Call to action: Take the anonymous survey
