SNAKE RIVER BASIN ADJUDICATION (2026)

NEZ PERCE TRIBE

SNAKE RIVER BASIN ADJUDICATION

Individual Water & Sewer System Assistance Program

INDIVIDUAL WATER & SEWER SYSTEM ASSISTANCE

The purpose of the Individual Water & Sewer System Assistance program is to assist enrolled Nez Perce

Tribal members who are in need of assistance to install, upgrade, or replace water and sewer utilities. All

other alternative financial resources must be utilized (last option), including homeowners’ insurance,

tribal programs, other tribal entities, and the Indian Health Service.

Funds are available as part of the Snake River Basin Adjudication Settlement under the Snake River Water

Rights Act of 2004 (Public Law 108-447, 118 Stat. 3431 et seq.). A portion of the Domestic Water Supply

Fund is set aside for these purposes. Projects must not be prohibited by any state, city, or federal code.

Assistance is based on availability of funds.

WATER & SEWER INSTALLATION-UPGRADE-REPLACEMENT CRITERIA

Assistance is limited to once every five years or up to $35,000.00 over a five-year period.

1. The homeowner must initiate the application, be an enrolled member of the Nez Perce Tribe

and be the primary resident.

2. The home must be within the 1863 reservation boundaries.

3. A complete application will include:

a. Application

b. A minimum of two bids from qualified, licensed contractors

c. A written denial from the Indian Health Service

d. A copy of a current and valid homeowner’s lease

e. A copy of the primary resident’s tribal identification card

MAINTENANCE CRITERIA

1. The tenant must initiate the application, be an enrolled member of the Nez Perce Tribe and be

the primary resident. Clean and clear path to service area. Tenant will provide a safe working

environment.

2. The home must be a single family dwelling (no apartment buildings or duplexes) on or within 60

miles of the 1863 reservation boundaries.

3. A complete application will include:

a. Application

b. Verification of residency such as a rent receipt or utility bill

c. A copy of the primary resident’s tribal identification card

STAFFING/PROJECT CONTRACTOR

1. Projects will be bid, any work outside the original scope will need to go through new application

process and bids.

2. Staff will review bid sheets and itemized items for best pricing.

3. Winning bid will be provided to the homeowner.

(03/2026)

NEZ PERCE TRIBE

SNAKE RIVER BASIN ADJUDICATION

Individual Water & Sewer System Assistance Program

Staff will diligently track their time spent researching information related to individual water & sewer

system requests. The homeowner will not be liable for staffcosts.

APPLICATION FORM

DEMOGRAPHICS

DOB:

Client Name:

Physical Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

State:

Zip:

Mailing Address:

City:

Email Address:

Nez Perce Tribe Enrollment Number:

Client Type:

Homeowner

Renting

If you are living in a family home owned by a Nez

Perce Tribal Member, who is/are the owner(s):

Telephone:

Cell/Message Phone:

HOME INFORMATION

Household Size (Number of those living in the household):

Are there currently any

roofing leaks:

Yes

No

Are there currently any electrical

issues:

How many full-size

How many levels is the home:

bathrooms are in the home:

The program applies priority to those with medical necessity as well as tribal elders.

Does anyone within the home have any medical circumstances that warrant immediate

service:

Do you have an active homeowner’s insurance policy:

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

P.O. Box 365 | Lapwai, ID 83540 | Phone: 208-621-4771 | Fax: 208-843-7343

Email: quincye@nezperce.org | Website: www.nezperce.org

NEZ PERCE TRIBE

SNAKE RIVER BASIN ADJUDICATION

Individual Water & Sewer System Assistance Program

Which of the following

agencies have you applied for

and/or received services from

for this primary place of

residence?

Emergency Housing Assistance (Nez Perce Tribe Social Services)

Nez Perce Tribal Housing Authority

Nimiipuu Fund Home Rehabilitation Loan

Homeowners Insurance

SERVICE REQUEST

Water & Sewer Installation/Upgrade/Replacement

Maintenance (i.e., shower, kitchen sink, etc.)

Copy of Homeowner’s Lease

Copy of the Primary Resident’s Tribal Identification Card

Copy of the Primary Resident’s Tribal Identification Card

Verification of Residency

Scattered Sites (I.H.S.) Application

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I certify that the information given herein is true and complete and that the physical address listed above is my primary

residence—I am currently living in the home for which I am applying for assistance. I understand that I could be denied

assistance under the SRBA Individual Water & Sewer System Assistance Program (IWSSAP) if I provide false or

misleading information. I acknowledge that the Nez Perce Tribe SRBA IWSSAP, as a general guideline, applies priority

according to the level of urgency for services and the order in which applications are received. Special consideration

for elderly and disabled applicants, as well as extenuating medical circumstances that require immediate assistance

may also apply.

Further, I acknowledge that the Nez Perce Tribe’s Individual Water & Sewer Systems Assistance Program works closely

with other tribal programs to maximize funding. As a condition of my application for assistance, I hereby authorize

the Nez Perce Tribe’s Individual Water & Sewer Systems Assistance Program to obtain information about my service

history with the Nez Perce Tribal Housing Authority, Nez Perce Tribe Emergency Assistance Housing Fund with the

Nez Perce Tribe Social Services Department, and any other agency deemed necessary. I hereby authorize the Nez

Perce Tribe’s Individual Water & Sewer Systems Assistance Program to release any of my service history with other

agencies with whom the program networks.

Signature:

Date:

P.O. Box 365 | Lapwai, ID 83540 | Phone: 208-621-4771 | Fax: 208-843-7343

Email: quincye@nezperce.org | Website: www.nezperce.org

NEZ PERCE TRIBE

SNAKE RIVER BASIN ADJUDICATION

Individual Water & Sewer System Assistance Program

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Date Received:

Received By:

Case Type:

Project Number:

Assignment:

Assigned To:

Project Start Date:

Project End Date:

Total Project Cost:

SCOPE OF WORK

Please select all services for which you are applying. Please describe the project with as much

detail as possible for services that are not listed.

Installation, upgrade or replacement of Water or Sewer Systems

Water heater repair/replacement

Well maintenance

Water pipe repair

Septic pumping

General construction or carpentry work that is required to repair household fixtures that have

been directly impacted by the malfunction of domestic water or septic systems (i.e., base

foundation for kitchen sink, subfloor, painting, mold remediation, etc.).

General construction or carpentry work that is required to upgrade household fixtures due to

extenuating medical circumstances that require special accommodations (i.e., walk-in

showers, raised toilets, installation of shower grab bars, etc.)

General construction or carpentry work that is required to upgrade outdated household

fixtures that is directly related to domestic water systems (i.e., kitchen sink, toilet, shower,

etc.).

Other:

Brief Description:

P.O. Box 365 | Lapwai, ID 83540 | Phone: 208-621-4771 | Fax: 208-843-7343

Email: quincye@nezperce.org | Website: www.nezperce.org