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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.

Housing Assistance Council Statement on $54 Million Funding Package for Homelessness in Rural America

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Last week, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a historic $315 million package of grants to help communities across the country provide both housing and supportive […]

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Housing Assistance Council Statement on FY 2023 Omnibus Bill

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This bipartisan agreement maintains funding for USDA’s rural rental housing portfolio and makes a game-changing investment in manufactured housing. The Housing Assistance Council appreciates Congress continuing to invest in rural […]

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Final FY23 Spending Bill Boosts Some Rural Housing Programs

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Most USDA rural housing programs will see modest boosts or flat funding for fiscal year 2023 in the omnibus spending bill congressional leaders released on December 20, 2022, which is […]

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HUD Spending Bill Creates New Manufactured Housing Program and Emphasizes New Construction

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Final fiscal year 2023 funding levels for most HUD programs remain steady or receive slight increases in the omnibus spending bill congressional leaders released on December 20, 2022, which is expected to be enacted […]

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HAC Comments on Community Investment Focus on Capacity Building and Capital Access

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