Community Development Department
Of the Bishop Paiute Tribe
Housing Mission Statement
The Bishop Paiute Tribe is a Native American Indian Tribe dedicated to improving the quality of life for the Bishop Paiute tribal members by the continued pursuit, attainment, and self-governance of affordable, safe and respectable homes, and communities with preservation and cultivation of tribal economics, the fostering and commitment to our families, continued respect and a safe, meaningful life for our Native American Elders and the promotion and dedication to the youth of the Bishop Paiute Tribe, for that is who are… We do this, all in the spirit of tradition…
Water Quality Reports
To ensure that the community is given quality water our department releases annuals reports on the water quality Standards.
Proposed Road Map
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Temporary Use Permits: Steps
Receive a TUP application form the Tribal Office.
1. Turn it in to the Fiscal Office with a $5.00 application fee. The Fiscal Office will review to make sure there are no outstanding debts.
2. Application will be reviewed by the Admin. Assistant to the BPT Council and forwarded to Public Works department for inspection, signed and returned for Tribal Council approval.
3. Annual submission required for all rentals/leases.
TUP’s are required for all trailer parks and must be renewed and filed with the Tribe every year.
Underground Digging: Who you should call?
Anytime you plan on digging on your assignment please contact the Public Works Department. Public Works will then determine the need to contact Dig Alert, which may be necessary. There are many underground utilities that cross the reservation including, telephone, internet, water & sewer and electrical service lines. Not contacting the proper authorities may result in significant damage or loss which may be at the assignment holders expense.