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.

HMDA Asset Building

What Are We Missing? HMDA Asset-Excluded Filers

August 1, 2011

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This research report addresses concerns and fills the knowledge gap of HMDA analysis.

Preserving Affordable Manufactured Home Communities in Rural America: A Case Study

Preserving Affordable Manufactured Home Communities In Rural America

March 1, 2011

Manufactured housing is an important yet often overlooked segment of our nation’s housing stock, especially in rural communities. Despite its importance to the American housing sector, there is a dearth of information on manufactured housing, particularly for homes in community or land-lease settings. This report presents a case study highlighting the process one rural manufactured home community undertook to convert from investor to cooperative resident ownership.

Rural Fair Housing Complaints and Enforcement

March 1, 2011

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Rural Fair Housing Complaints and EnforcementThis report provides…

Foreclosure in Rural America: An Update

February 20, 2011

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Foreclosure in Rural America: An UpdateThe diversity of rural…

Very Low-Income Loan Obligations Within USDA’s Section 502 Direct Homeownership Loan Program

December 1, 2010

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This publication reports the findings of HAC's research on factors…

Building Affordable ENERGY STAR Qualified Homes

July 31, 2009

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Building Affordable ENERGY STAR Qualified HomesPrint copy: $4.00This…

Demographic Analysis

June 26, 2009

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Back to Reports and Manuals Housing in Rural America (information…

Rural Populations & Regional Analyses

June 26, 2009

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Back to Reports and Manuals Appalachia Border Colonias…

Organizational Development

June 26, 2009

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Back to Reports and Manuals Financial Management Organizational…