Research and Information

HAC’s full length research reports provide detailed information and analysis on a wide array of social, economic, and housing issues that impact affordable housing needs and provision in rural America.

Making CRA Work in Rural America: Partnerships and Opportunities for Rural Community Reinvestment

March 16, 2016

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HAC's Making CRA Work in Rural America report serves to increase our knowledge of how CRA can work in rural areas by focusing on four successful rural community development projects.

Housing an Aging Rural America: Rural Seniors and Their Homes

November 18, 2014

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A rapidly aging population will significantly impact nearly all aspects of the nation’s social, economic, and housing systems.

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Rural Veterans Resource Guide

November 10, 2014

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The report contains program sheets that describe various programs and initiatives available for veterans as well as eligibility requirements and additional resources for each program.

A Brief History of Rural Mutual Self-Help Housing in the United States

May 23, 2014

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This report provides a historical overview of the USDA program, including a brief narrative summary and detailed tables, updated through Fiscal Year 2013.

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From Service to Shelter: Housing Veterans in Rural America

April 9, 2014

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The aging veteran population will have its own unique challenges. Ensuring that their housing needs are met is the least we can do to thank them for their service to this country.

Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 USDA Rural Housing Program Obligations Year End Report

January 29, 2014

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This comprehensive report includes tables and maps showing obligation data by program. In addition, data are compiled for each State’s program activity. The report also includes data by fiscal year for each of the programs since program inception.

Housing in the Lower Mississippi Delta

September 10, 2013

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HAC's analysis of housing conditions in the Lower Mississippi Delta.

Housing Conditions for Rural Farmworkers

September 9, 2013

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Farmworkers, who are often ethnic minorities or immigrants, earn low wages and experience working conditions that hinder their ability to access affordable and quality housing.