This 2-day training course is focused on developing rural affordable homeownership and will provide an in-depth look at the various approaches to developing single-family housing. Participants will learn about: planning and development concepts, creating development budgets and pro formas, common development partners, risk management, client identification, financing resources, site planning, construction and development issues inherent […]

The Housing Assistance Council (HAC) joins Woodlands Development Group and bcWORKSHOP a "Rural Placemaking" peer learning exchange for October 3-4, 2017 in Thomas, WV (located in the beautiful mountains of Tucker County, WV. What is a HAC Peer Exchange? The Rural Affordable Housing Creative Placemaking peer learning exchange will provide hands-on exposure to creative placemaking in […]

This three-day advanced course covers USDA Rural Development’s Section 502 Direct Loan Program and provides invaluable insight as to how this homeownership financing resource can be utilized. Learn how to assist potential borrowers and work in partnership with RD staff, as well as other nonprofit organizations and regional intermediaries to deliver successful Section 502 loan […]

Providing decent, affordable housing is a significant thread in the larger local and regional community fabric. Where this thread intertwines with other relevant community and economic development services, communities are more sustainable, healthy and vibrant places to live, work and stay. BBVA Compass Bank and the Housing Assistance Council (HAC) invite you to participate in […]

Materials Posted Power Point Presentation | Webinar Recording Join the Housing Assistance Council on January 24, 2018 for the first of three webinars focused on financing farm labor housing. Part 2 | Part 3

Materials Posted Power Point Presentation | Recording Join the Housing Assistance Council on February 7, 2018 for the second of three webinars focused on financing farm labor housing. Part 1 | Part 3

Materials Posted Power Point Presentation | Webinar Recording | USDA Budget Justification | HAC News The Trump Administration's budget for fiscal year 2019 was released on February 12. The Administration's infrastructure proposal was issued the same day. Just a few days earlier, on February 9, Congress agreed to raise spending caps for FY18 and FY19. It hopes to […]

Materials Posted Power Point Presentation | Recording Join the Housing Assistance Council on February 24, 2018 for the third of three webinars focused on financing farm labor housing. Part 1 | Part 2

Presenter: Twila Martin-KekahbahTurtle Mountain Band of Chippewa IndiansMember and Three-time Elected Chair How to Join Friday, March 2 at 12 PM CT (1 pm ET, 11 am MT, 10 am PT)Call in number 1(866)740-1260. Access 7779137On your computer, Log on to ReadyTalk.com and use the same access # (7779137)Try it a few days ahead of […]

This three-day advanced course covers USDA Rural Development’s Section 502 Direct Loan Program and provides invaluable insight as to how this homeownership financing resource can be utilized. Learn how to assist potential borrowers and work in partnership with RD staff, as well as other nonprofit organizations and regional intermediaries to deliver successful Section 502 loan […]