You know where to go.
We’ll pull the weight.
Who we are
We partner with Tribal nations to create affordable housing and economic developments that reflect their vision for the future.
For us, success means building safe homes and good jobs for all. We achieve this the only way we know how: by following our clients’ lead each step of the journey.
Our services
Housing Development
To create homes for your community, we secure funding from the country’s top affordable housing programs and grants. Our clients retain full ownership of every project we support.
Architecture
Our architecture firm designs custom and culturally meaningful projects to meet your community’s needs, including housing, community facilities, economic developments, and more.
Economic Development
We grow your Tribal nation’s economy through gap funding that makes projects possible, investing in the development of businesses, health care, schools, infrastructure, and more.
Asset Management and Compliance
We help move families into homes, navigate regulatory compliance, manage funding disbursements for housing development, and provide training and technical assistance.
Our impact
Client developments
Native organizations
States
Total development
Save the date for the 2026 Travois Annual Conference
We’re excited to share that the Travois Annual Conference is set for Sept. 21–23, 2026, in San Francisco!
Next year’s conference will gather industry leaders and professionals dedicated to promoting housing and economic development in Tribal nations.
In the spring, we’ll share more details about the conference, including how to register and the agenda.
Join us in Phoenix!
Your next chance to become a Certified Tribal Housing Professional (CTHP) is coming soon. The CTHP training event will be held Feb. 10–12, 2026, in Phoenix.
During the comprehensive course, you will learn to use NAHASDA alongside the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program—the country’s leading funding source for affordable housing.
What we’re doing
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2025 Travois Superhero Awards: Inspiring stories in housing and economic development
We recently honored inspiring leaders in Native housing and economic development. In 2025, the honorees’ accomplishments included political advocacy, project compliance, innovative development, and more. Read more
Ready to work with us?
Get in touch with our team to get started.