Welcome

Message from our CEO

The Lower Brule Housing Authority was established by the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe in 1962 as a Housing Authority to serve the people of the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe. The purpose of the establishment was to remedy unsafe and unsanitary housing conditions that are injurious to the public health and safety. To Alleviate the acute shortage of decent, safe and sanitary dwellings for persons of low income. To further provide employment opportunities through construction, rehabilitation, improvement, alterations or repair and operation of low income dwelling units.

The affairs of the Lower Brule Housing Authority is governed by a Board of Commissioners composed of five persons and one elderly liaison appointed by the Lower Brule Sioux Tribal Council, with staggered terms consisting of 2-four year terms, 1-three year term, 1 - two year term, and 1 -one year term. Please click on the Board of Commissioners tab to see active Board Members, their terms and contact information.

The Housing Authority is located at 100 Lakota Loop right off of BIA Highway 10, right on the Missouri River. The Business Complex consists of our Main Office, a Rehab Warehouse that houses our rehabilitation crew, materials, supplies and equipment. A Maintenance Facility that houses the maintenance program offices, materials, supplies and equipment. The Housing Authority presently employs approximately 22 - 28 staff members depending on the level of projects being undertaken. Please click on the department tabs to view staffing and contact information for each program.

The Housing Authority Staff and Board welcome you to our website and we hope that you find it easy to navigate, helpful and informational. We thank you for your interest in the Lower Brule Housing Authority.

Jeannie M. Thompson, C.E.O.
Lower Brule Housing Authority