Through the Section 504 loan and grant program, USDA Rural Development provides assistance to very low-income homeowners who are unable to finance necessary repairs through other sources. This guide explains […]
September 25, 2014 – USDA Rural Development says that the continuing resolution (CR) to extend FY14 funding levels through December 11 also extends a provision related to the definition of […]
Materials Posted Power Point Presentation | Webinar Recording Identifying tangible funding sources for any development project can be a large undertaking. Join the Housing Assistance Council to hear directly from […]
The Obama Administration invites a new round of eligible applicants to apply for a Promise Zone designation. HUD will designate six urban communities and USDA at least one rural and […]
HAC would like to congratulate John Henneberger of Texas Low Income Housing Information Service on his selection as a 2014 MacArthur Fellow. John received the honor in in recognition of […]
While there are now fewer homeless veterans than in the past, there are growing number of homeless veterans with families, including many women. NPR examines the unique needs of these […]
HAC News Formats. pdf September 17, 2014 Vol. 43, No. 19 • Sept. 15-Oct. 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month • Congress to pass continuing resolution for early FY15 • […]
by Eric Oberdorfer It’s hard to believe that two years have passed since the last HAC Rural Housing Conference. As rural housers, we have faced our share of challenges recently. […]
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE The biennial HAC Rural Housing Conference brings together stakeholders in the field of rural affordable housing from local nonprofits, federal agencies, Congress, state and local governments, and […]
HAC News Formats. pdf September 3, 2014 Vol. 43, No. 18 • RD suspends rural in character eligibility changes • National Office agreement required for some RD prepayment incentives • […]