April 9, 2021 – The Biden Administration’s first budget request, released today, outlines priorities including increases in some Department of Housing and Urban Development programs but does not mention the U.S. […]
Federal housing agencies put many special provisions into effect early in 2020 to help people deal with the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, and have extended them repeatedly. This table […]
News reports on the pandemic often focus on big cities, but rural places are getting a share of the attention too. Check out the coverage here. Check out all of […]
This page summarizes a number of announcements from federal agencies on housing policies related to the coronavirus pandemic, most of which were issued in March 2021. It is current as […]
HAC News Formats. pdf April 1, 2021 Vol. 50, No. 7 TOP STORIES Eviction moratorium extended through June 30. The Centers for Disease Control has extended the nationwide eviction moratorium through June 30, with […]
With support from the National Endowment for the Arts, HAC is launching “There is More Work to Be Done,” a virtual exhibition celebrating the work of acclaimed photographer George “Elfie” […]
On March 29, 2021 the Centers for Disease Control extended its moratorium on evictions for non-payment of rent. Tenants will now be protected through June 30 so long as they meet the moratorium’s requirements, […]
March 26, 2021 – Today marks the 25th anniversary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program (SHOP). In the last quarter century, SHOP has helped tens of thousands of […]
HAC News Formats. pdf March 18, 2021 Vol. 50, No. 6 TOP STORIES American Rescue Plan Act offers aid for housing, socially disadvantaged farmers and more. The American Rescue Plan Act, signed into […]
UPDATE: HAC has submitted its comments to the Office of Management and Budget. The Housing Assistance Council encourages rural communities and organizations to respond to the Office of Management and […]