USDA RD Annual Obligations
Shawn Poynter / There Is More Work To Be Done
Shawn Poynter / There Is More Work To Be Done
Since the 1950s, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has provided financial assistance for the construction, repair, and affordability of millions of homes for low- and moderate-income rural residents. USDA accomplishes this activity through its Rural Development (RD) agency.In Fiscal Year (FY) 2024, USDA obligated roughly 49,000 loans, loan guarantees, and grants totaling about $7.7 billion, and over $1.5 billion in Rental Assistance to approximately 212,000 rural renters. The Housing Assistance Council (HAC) presents a review of most USDA housing resources obligated in FY24 and their historical trends.

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