TNHA

Tagiugmiullu Nunamiullu Housing Authority

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           About TNHA

Serving a broad population base of   residents in the remote villages of Point Hope, Point Lay, Anaktuvuk Pass, Atqasuk, Barrow, Kaktovik, Wainwright and Nuiqsut, the Tagiugmiullu Nunamiullu Housing Authority (TNHA), a Tribally Designated Housing Entity established in 1974. TNHA offers a variety of housing programs and has developed a total of 589 housing units throughout our North-Slope region. 

TNHA Receives the 2010 Award for "Outstanding Contribution in the Area of Sustainability" from HUD Deputy Assistant Secretary, Roger Boyd, at the HUD Greener Homes National Summit 


Comments From The Director:
 

Sometimes I think that TNHA might be best described as the "Invisible Housing Authority"

Over the past two and one half years we have completed 368 renovations in eight villages. In addition, we have completed major upgrade and renovation of 44 multi-family housing units in Barrow, a total of 412 homes and apartments! 

In partnership with the Cold Climate Housing Research Center (CCHRC), our staff has taken the lead nationally with respect to green construction and energy efficient housing in northern climates. This award winning, innovative project will construct forty-two (42) new homes in six villages over the next 24 months, with one already completed, and five (5) currently under construction (Point Lay-2, Atqasuk-3). 

I honestly think this invisible nature of our work is because so much of what we do is "inside" our homes instead of "outside." It is so easy to see a new house, new paint, or new siding; those changes are obvious, and can be seen by everyone. It is impossible to "see" the Life, Health,and Safety  impact of 174 heating, or 30 electrical system upgrades and replacements, but it is very real. The installation of 65 Laser 73 "back-up" heating units, or 131 home renovations, cannot be seen, but they dramatically improve quality of life in our villages and for our families. 

412 upgrades and renovations in only 30 months is an exceptional accomplishment…. but, we are not through! In the next 24 months we intend to redouble our efforts with the renovation of 32 additional single family homes, installation of 4 additional new heating systems, the upgrade of electrical systems in 122 additional homes, and the installation of back-up heating in 9 more units. As a final measure, our staff will conduct homebuyer education and will perform essential preventive maintenance on 46 Viessmann and 56 Toyotomi OM180 heating units in seven villages.  

These no charge rehabilitation, renovation, and modernization services can easily be described as critical, valuable, or essential...............…and yet, they are mostly "invisible" contributions. 

30 months of TNHA “Invisible” contributions to your communities which total in excess of $12 million dollars, have been performed at no cost to our residents  are contributions that make our staff justifiably proud, and our village homes and communities more safe and livable. 

Respectfully, 

Daryl Kooley, Executive Director

 


What Has TNHA Done For You? 

In just the past thirty months TNHA has:

  • Renovated 131 Single Family Homes in Eight Villages

  • Converted 43 Heating Systems in Nuiqsut to Clean Burning, Energy Efficient, Natural Gas 
  • Replaced 73 Outdated Heating Systems in Seven Villages With Energy Efficient Toyotomi OM 180 Heating (88% Efficiency)
  • Implemented the "Sustainable Northern Shelter" New Home Project. This Award Winning Home Design Will Ultimately Construct 42 Homes in Six Villages. Currently One Home (AKP) is Complete and Five (PTZ, ATQ) are Under Construction.
  • Installed Laser 73 Secondary or "Back Up" Heating in 65 Homes in Seven Villages.
  • Upgraded Electrical Wiring, Fixtures and Service Panels in 30 Homes in Six Villages
  • Conducted Homebuyer Education and Performed Preventive Maintenance on 25 Viessman Heating Units
  • Completed Major Renovation of 44 Units of Barrow Multi-Family Housing (32 Unit and Barrow 4-Plex's)

If you would like to know more.....

Including planned and completed projects by village....

Check out our Construction Projects Page!!!!

Contact us:

Taggiugmiullu Nunamiullu Housing Authority (TNHA)
1634 Okpik Street
Barrow, Alaska 99723


Toll Free: 1-888-429-7150
Phone:     (907) 852-7150 
Fax:         (907) 852-2038
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