Decisions made in Washington, DC affect even the most remote corners of rural America. Affordable housing everywhere in the country is impacted by what federal agencies do, what Congress does, even what the Supreme Court decides. HAC follows federal policy and government actions closely and gives rural housing stakeholders the information they need. Details about the most recent government funding, laws, regulations, and more are provided on this page. HAC provides summaries and key facts in the biweekly HAC News newsletter and on its social media streams.
HAC does a wonderful job in providing national presence and leadership in Washington and with other national organizations to keep rural housing issues within their focus
– Comment from HAC’s Stakeholder Survey
HAC Submits Comments on USDA Civil Rights Changes
On March 24, 2018 HAC submitted comments to USDA on proposed…
FY18 Spending Agreement Increases Funds for Some Housing Programs
Congressional negotiatiors agreed March 21, 2018 on an omnibus…
FY19 Budget Proposes to Eliminate Most Rural Housing Programs
Guarantees for bank loans would remain at current levels and…
Gonzalez Named RD Chief of Staff
Gil Gonzalez, who served in USDA Rural Development from 2001…
Administration Calls for Rural Broadband, Jobs, Housing, and More
President Trump addressed rural issues on January 8, 2018 at…
HUD Suspends Fair Housing Rule, Requests Comments
Local Assessments of Fair Housing will not be required until…
FHFA Publishes Fannie Mae’s and Freddie Mac’s Duty to Serve Underserved Market Plans
Updated: December 18, 2017 FHFA Publishes Fannie Mae’s and…
USDA Announces Chief of Staff for Rural Housing Service
Curtis Anderson has been named Chief of Staff for the Rural Housing…
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Can Again Make Equity Investments in LIHTCs
Affordable rental housing development has regained two important…
Research shows federal housing assistance widespread but insufficient
The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, in partnership with…
USDA Announces Rural Development State Directors
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced a full list of State…