Sanitation


The Sanitation Program and Indian Health Services (IHS) provides adequate facilities to help protect and improve the health of Native American people.

Individual Eligibility

A person is considered to be eligible for the Sanitation Program under the following conditions:

  • Must be a Sault Tribe Member.
  • Reside in the seven-county service area.
  • There are no income guidelines for this program.
  • Service to individuals is limited to once in a lifetime.
Home Eligibility

A home is considered to be eligible under the following conditions:

  • Must be 24-hour year-round family dwelling.
  • Home and property must be zoned residential.
  • Must meet IHS home condition requirements.
  • Plumbing and electrical services must meet code.
  • An Environmental Review clearance must be completed prior to service being approved.
For more information regarding this program, please call the Homeownership Department.