The N. C. Indian Housing Authority was created in 1977 by the State Legislature under Section 157-66 of the N. C. General Statutes. The Authority is empowered to provide housing for low income Native Americans. The Authority has statewide jurisdiction, except that no project shall be undertaken in any area where a city, county or regional Housing Authority is in operation, unless the local authority adopts a resolution declaring a need for the Indian Housing Authority to exercise its powers within the area already operated by local government.
