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’s comments to the FHFA aim to improve Duty to Serve program
The Housing Assistance Council (HAC) offered comments on Duty…

HAC asks HUD to protect transgender people
The Housing Assistance Council (HAC) submitted comments on…

HAC Condemns Weak Fair Housing Rule
The Housing Assistance Council (HAC) strongly opposes the dismantling…

Thank you for supporting rural housing programs
HAC would like to thank the more than 100 organizations who signed…

HAC urges support of rural housing programs in Covid-19 relief efforts
HAC would like to thank all of the organizations that expressed…

FY21 USDA Appropriations Process Moves to House Floor
UPDATED July 14, 2020 - The House of Representatives is expected…

HAC’s Response to CRA Modernization Plan
The Housing Assistance Council submitted comments to the Office…

HAC Opposes Fair Housing Rule Change
HAC has taken a firm stance against the Administration's proposed…

Administration Budget Recognizes Rural Preservation Needs but Proposes Many Housing Cuts
Feb. 10, 2020 - Housing aid and other safety net programs are…

Congress Set to Pass FY20 Funding Bills Before Dec. 20 Deadline
On December 16, 2019 congressional negotiators released the text…

Federal Funding Extended to Dec. 20
Just before federal funding expired on November 21, 2019, Congress…
