The National Rural Housing Conference (NRHC) is a biennial event that brings together a dynamic mix of rural housing and community development practitioners, policymakers, funders, and advocates from across the country. We are excited to announce that the 2025 NRHC will take place from November 4-7, 2025, in Washington, DC.
This conference is an unparalleled opportunity to connect, learn, and collaborate with fellow leaders in rural development. Whether you’re a long-time participant or joining us for the first time, you’ll find a welcoming space where challenges and solutions in rural housing come to the forefront.
We are continuing the tradition of offering a robust program that includes engaging plenary sessions, hands-on workshops, peer learning opportunities, and networking events that foster lasting partnerships. The 2025 conference promises to be just as impactful as previous years, with a focus on building resilient communities, addressing pressing housing needs, and creating pathways for rural prosperity.
Mark your calendar for November 4-7, 2025, and stay tuned for more details as we continue to build an agenda that will inspire and equip you to make a difference in rural America.
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The 2023 National Rural Housing Conference (NRHC) was a rousing success. From October 24-27, 2023, in Washington, DC, the Conference convened nearly 700 stakeholders in the field of rural affordable housing, community development, and placemaking. Practitioners from local nonprofits, federal agencies, Congress, state and local governments, and other industry leaders gathered for two-and-a-half days of training, networking, and reconnecting to #BuildRural!
The biennial National Rural Housing Conference brings together stakeholders in the field of rural affordable housing from local nonprofits, federal agencies, Congress, state and local governments, and other industry leaders for two-and-a-half days of training, discussion, and networking.
Look back at highlights and content from previous National Rural Housing Conferences.
Discussion Paper, Adaptation
/in National Rural Housing ConferenceCHANGE OR DIE? ADAPTATION FOR SURVIVAL Continue the Discussionby Lenora Jarvis-Mackey, River City Community Development Corporation, NC Background In these tough economic times, rural housing nonprofits cannot simply continue to […]
Discussion Paper, Outreach and TA
/in National Rural Housing ConferenceOUTREACH AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE DELIVERY TO RURAL AND TRIBAL COMMUNITIES Continue the Discussionby Stan Keasling, Rural Community Assistance Corporation, CA, and Blair Sebastian, New York State Rural Housing Coalition Background […]
Discussion Paper, USDA
/in National Rural Housing ConferenceREDUCED USDA PRESENCE AND RESOURCES – HOW CAN RURAL HOUSING ORGANIZATIONS ADAPT? Continue the Discussionby Tom Collishaw, Self Help Enterprises, CA, and Selvin McGahee, Florida Non-Profit Housing, FL Background USDA […]