Siletz opens affordable housing project in Salem - OPB

Oregon Public Broadcasting reports on the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians' opening of Kloshe Illahee Haws, a new affordable housing development in Salem, Oregon.

The tribe celebrated the completion of this 39-unit affordable housing project built on 8.8 acres of trust land after four years of planning and construction. The development features townhomes and triplexes with two, three, and four-bedroom units, with half reserved for residents earning below 80% of median income. The project addresses housing needs for tribal citizens living in Salem, which has the second-largest population of Siletz people after the reservation.

• Half of units are income-restricted with rent capped at 15% of adjusted household income
• Construction began in 2021 using Indian Housing Block Grant funding and tribal resources
• The development includes community spaces and connects residents to cultural programs
• Salem resident Vera Vasquez, a Siletz citizen, represents families gaining housing stability after experiencing homelessness