OEH&E was created in order to facilitate housing services in an expeditious manner in conjunction with our Self-Governance Compact. During FY 1994, the Absentee Shawnee Tribe submitted to Indian Health Services Addendum No. 3 to the CY 94, Annual Funding Agreement, and now receives funding for the construction of sanitation facilities. The principal role of OEH&E is to raise the health status of our tribal members to the highest possible level by providing sanitation facilities.
With the exception of the Pest Management Control Program, HOMES UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE HOUSING AUTHORITY ARE NOT ELIGIBLE.
Contact OEH&E at (405) 275-4030 x117 for additional details and information on the following services:SANITATION FACILITIES ASSISTANCE
Water supply:
Community Water Service hookup and fees
New Water Wells
Renovation of Water Wells
Sewage Supply:
Community sewer service hookup and fees
Septic Tank and drain fields
Individual sewage lagoons
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND APPLICATIONTRIBAL HOUSING IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM
The Tribal Housing Improvements Program’s (THIP) objective is to provide safe, sanitary, and decent housing for Absentee Shawnee Tribal members by utilizing the criteria of “neediest households”. We provide rehabilitation services to homes that are in disrepair, but are still suitable for rehab. In accordance with THIP policies and procedures, THIP provides for the renovation of homes that extend beyond home maintenance, such as new roofs, flooring, handicap access, and heating and air conditioning system renovations, ect. The THIP program does not provide rehab for simply cosmetic purposes.
ENVIRONMENTAL PEST CONTROL PROGRAM
The Environmental Pest Control Program’s objective is to be preventive in nature and promote the safety, health, and well-being of the elderly/handicap tribal members and to contribute to the continuity care in an integrated system of tribal services. Each household can receive one spraying every six months and one termite treatment, if needed. Eligibility requirements are listed on the Residential Environmental Pest Control Program Application. You must update your application every year if you need your home sprayed.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND APPLICATIONYou can return or mail applications and all documentation to:
Office of Environmental Health & Engineering, Building 13
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.
Shawnee, OK74801
If you have any questions, you can reach us by phone at (405) 275-4030.
Kenneth Jones, Manager
Jennifer Hernandez , Secretary
Shaun Wiegmann, Water Quality Specialist
