Diné veterans receive new homes through Navajo Nation housing initiative

Three veterans receive homes funded through the Navajo Nation's American Rescue Plan Act allocation

June 5, 2026

Three Diné veterans and their families received keys to newly constructed homes Tuesday in the communities of Nazlini and Low Mountain in Arizona, according to a news release from the Navajo Nation Council. The 1,344-square-foot homes include utilities and appliances, and were funded through the Navajo Nation's American Rescue Plan Act allocation approved by the Navajo Nation Council.

Navajo Nation Speaker Crystalyne Curley attended the key presentation and said the project reflects ongoing efforts to address housing needs among Navajo veterans. The Council allocated $50 million in ARPA funding for veterans housing. The homes are part of a larger effort by BITCO Corporation to provide 80 homes for Navajo veterans across the Navajo Nation. The news release states that ARPA funding has supported housing, water, broadband, infrastructure and community development projects. Housing remains a priority as many Navajo families continue to face overcrowding and inadequate living conditions.

1.Navajo Nation Council, Jun. 03, 2026.

1.Navajo Nation Council, Jun. 03, 2026.

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