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Officials said the Lake Whatcom fire was 50 percent contained and burning around 40 acres as of Thursday evening, August 31st.
They have had to drill a new, deeper well and buy bulk water to meet their needs, which has been costly for the community.
In addition to the new housing, the funds will also help the tribes improve on existing housing conditions and issues of overcrowding.
Most of the vehicles in the encampment were moved by their owner.
He claimed to be a border agent when confronted by deputies and faces a criminal impersonation charge in additon to theft and burglary charges.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Crews have been making significant progress on both fires over the past week, and rainy conditions also helped tamp down some of the flames.
Over $6,700 was raised for the Maui Strong Foundation during one event.
The refinery is the oldest in Washington state and is now owned and operated by Phillips 66.
It has burned about 20 to 30 acres of steep terrain on the southeast side of the lake.