# SNAKE RIVER BASIN ADJUDICATION (2026) > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Anez_perce%3A1f6afc6a7b0800dc ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text 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 *** Office Use Only *** 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 --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Anez_perce%3A1f6afc6a7b0800dc. Public record. Not legal advice.