USDA Rural Development Obligations FY 18 – November

The Housing Assistance Council (HAC) presents this month’s report on Fiscal Year 2018 USDA Rural Housing program obligations.

USDA is operating under a Continuing Resolution (CR) which provides funding through December 8, 2017 based on last year’s appropriation levels. Congress will need to pass a final appropriations bill or another CR to keep the government operating after that date.

As of the end of November, USDA obligated 22,653 loans, loan guarantees, and grants totaling about $3.13 billion. This is about $352.7 million less than obligation levels from the same time last year when there were 25,139 loans, loan guarantees, and grants obligated totaling about $3.48 billion. Obligations are likely lower due to the timing for funding the apportionment to the agency.

Single Family Housing Program Highlights

The Section 502 Guaranteed loan program, the largest of the Single Family Housing programs, obligated $2.97 billion (20,572 loan guarantees) down from $3.34 billion (23,297) at the same time last year.

For the Section 502 Direct program, there have been over $131.4 million (909 loans), also down from $106.7 million (800 loans) in loan obligations this time last year. Very low-income (VLI) loan obligations as a percentage of the total Section 502 Direct loan dollars was 35.2 percent.

The Section 504 Repair and Rehabilitation programs obligated 425 loans representing $2.4 million. As in the other single family housing programs, loan volume was down from this time last year (458 loans representing $2.6 million.) There were also $4.5 million (730 grants) obligated in the Section 504 grant program compared to $3.4 million (564 grants) at the same time last year.

USDA has also funded 3 credit sales representing $482,278.

There were no other obligations for Single Family Housing programs in November.

Multi-Family Housing Programs.

USDA’s Section 538 Multifamily Housing obligated 8 loan guarantees totaling $10.9 million, down from 10 loan guarantees ($25.6 million.) In the Section 515 Rural Rental Housing program, there were 2 loans totaling $3.2 million obligated compared to 2 loans totaling $1.4 million this time last year. There were also 4 MPR loans and 1 grant totaling $2.7 million and $15,400 respectively, compared to 5 loans ($3.0 million) and 1 grants ($27,040) this time last year.

USDA obligated funds for 51,709 rental assistance units under the Section 521 Rental Assistance program totaling $261.8 million. This compares to about 58,918 units ($263.7 million) obligated same time last year. There were also 820 Rural Housing Vouchers totaling $3.4 million compared to 723 vouchers representing $2.7 million this time last year.

There were no other obligations for Multi-Family Housing programs in November.

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* The Rural Housing Service (RHS) monthly obligation reports are produced by the Housing Assistance Council (HAC) 1025 Vermont Ave., NW, Suite 606, Washington, DC 20005. The monthly figures derive from HAC tabulations of USDA –RHS 205c, d, and f report data. For questions or comments about the obligation reports, please contact Michael Feinberg at 202-842-8600 or michael@ruralhome.org.

USDA Rural Development Obligations FY 18 – October

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The Housing Assistance Council (HAC) presents this month’s report on Fiscal Year 2018 USDA Rural Housing program obligations.

USDA is operating under a Continuing Resolution (CR) which provides funding through December 8, 2017 based on last year’s appropriation levels. Congress will need to pass a final appropriations bill or another CR to keep the government operating after that date.

As of the end of October, USDA obligated 10,832 loans, loan guarantees, and grants totaling about $1.55 billion. This is about $124.9 million less than obligation levels from the same time last year when there were 12,053 loans, loan guarantees, and grants obligated totaling about $1.68 billion. Obligations are likely lower due to the timing for fund apportionment to the agency.

Single Family Housing Program Highlights

The Section 502 Guaranteed loan program, the largest of the Single Family Housing programs, obligated $1.5 billion (10,366 loan guarantees) down from $1.6 billion (11,678) at the same time last year.

For the Section 502 Direct program, there have been over $55.1 million (394 loans), also up from $38.2 million (302 loans) in loan obligations this time last year. Very low-income (VLI) loan obligations as a percentage of the total Section 502 Direct loan dollars was 36.2 percent.

The Section 504 Repair and Rehabilitation programs obligated 66 loans representing $385,836. As in the other single family housing programs, loan volume was up from this time last year (66 loans representing $433,590.) No grants were obligated in October.

There were no other obligations for Single Family Housing programs in October.

Multi-Family Housing Programs.

USDA obligated 188 Rural Housing Vouchers totaling $762,506. There were no vouchers were obligated in October last year. There were also 3 MPR loans ($1.9 million) and 1 MPR grant (27,040.)

There were no other obligations for Multi-Family Housing programs in October.

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* The Rural Housing Service (RHS) monthly obligation reports are produced by the Housing Assistance Council (HAC) 1025 Vermont Ave., NW, Suite 606, Washington, DC 20005. The monthly figures derive from HAC tabulations of USDA –RHS 205c, d, and f report data. For questions or comments about the obligation reports, please contact Michael Feinberg at 202-842-8600 or michael@ruralhome.org.

USDA Rural Development Obligations FY 17 – September

The Housing Assistance Council (HAC) presents this month’s report on Fiscal Year 2017 USDA Rural Housing program obligations.

As of the end of September, USDA obligated 149,860 loans, loan guarantees, and grants totaling about $20.7 billion. This is about $2.97 billion more than obligation levels from the same time last year when there were 132,093 loans, loan guarantees, and grants obligated totaling about $17.7 billion.

Single Family Housing Program Highlights

The Section 502 Guaranteed loan program, the largest of the Single Family Housing programs, obligated $19.6 billion (137,071 loan guarantees) up from $16.4 billion (116,684) at the same time last year.

For the Section 502 Direct program, there have been nearly $1 billion (7,187 loans), up from $903.5 million (6,727 loans) in loan obligations this time last year. Very low-income (VLI) loan obligations as a percentage of the total Section 502 Direct loan dollars was 38.1 percent.

The Section 504 Repair and Rehabilitation programs obligated 3,431 loans representing $19.6 million. As in the other single family housing programs, loan volume was up from this time last year (3,150 loans representing $17.4 million.) There were also $28.9 million (4,763 grants) obligated in the Section 504 grant program compared to $30.7 million (5,004 grants) at the same time last year.

In the Section 523 Mutual Self Help program, the agency obligated a total of 52 (in grants and contracts $36.6 million) compared to 41 grants and contracts ($28.5 million) in FY 2016.

There were also 8 credit sales of Single Family properties totaling $668,717.

Multi-Family Housing Programs.

USDA’s Section 538 Multifamily Housing obligated 106 loan guarantees totaling about $177 million, compared to 110 loan guarantees ($172.5 million.) In the Section 515 Rural Rental Housing program, there were 31 loans totaling $35.0 million obligated compared to 18 Section 515 loans were obligated this time last year totaling $18.0. For the Farm Labor Housing programs, USDA obligated 21 loans totaling $35.0 million and 6 grants compared to 20 loans ($32.2 million) and 11 grants ($15.7 million) this time last year. There were also 33 MPR loans and 3 grants totaling $26.8 million and $102,561 respectively, compared to 124 loans ($95.3 million) and 3 grants ($801,900) this time last year.

USDA obligated funds for 302,451 rental assistance units under the Section 521 Rental Assistance program totaling $1.37 billion. This compares to about 301,729 units ($1.39 billion) obligated same time last year. There were also 5,609 Rural Housing Vouchers totaling $22.0 million compared to 5,303 vouchers representing $19.5 million this time last year.

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* The Rural Housing Service (RHS) monthly obligation reports are produced by the Housing Assistance Council (HAC) 1025 Vermont Ave., NW, Suite 606, Washington, DC 20005. The monthly figures derive from HAC tabulations of USDA –RHS 205c, d, and f report data. For questions or comments about the obligation reports, please contact Michael Feinberg at 202-842-8600 or michael@ruralhome.org.

USDA Rural Development Obligations FY 17 – August

The Housing Assistance Council (HAC) presents this month’s report on Fiscal Year 2017 USDA Rural Housing program obligations.

As of the end of July, USDA obligated 137,383 loans, loan guarantees, and grants totaling about $18.8 billion. This is about $2.57 billion more than obligation levels from the same time last year when there were 121,462 loans, loan guarantees, and grants obligated totaling about $16.3 billion.

Single Family Housing Program Highlights

The Section 502 Guaranteed loan program, the largest of the Single Family Housing programs, obligated $17.6 billion (122,910 loan guarantees) up from $15.0 billion (107,185) at the same time last year.

For the Section 502 Direct program, there have been over $911.7 million (6,573 loans), up from $853.9 million (6,349 loans) in loan obligations this time last year. Very low-income (VLI) loan obligations as a percentage of the total Section 502 Direct loan dollars was 37.6 percent, similar to the VLI obligation level at the same time last year.

The Section 504 Repair and Rehabilitation programs obligated 3,115 loans representing $17.8 million. As in the other single family housing programs, loan volume was up from this time last year (2,822 loans representing $15.4 million.) There were also $27.8 million (4,577 grants) obligated in the Section 504 grant program compared to $28.4 million (4,637 grants) at the same time last year.

There were also 6 credit sales of Single Family properties totaling $443,697.

Multi-Family Housing Programs.

USDA’s Section 538 Multifamily Housing obligated 80 loan guarantees totaling $135.9 million, down from 110 loan guarantees ($172.4 million.) In the Section 515 Rural Rental Housing program, there were 20 loans totaling $20.0 million obligated compared to 18 Section 515 loans were obligated this time last year totaling $18.0. For the Farm Labor Housing programs, USDA obligated 8 loans totaling $10.8 million and 1 grant compared to 16 loans ($25.2 million) and 9 grants ($14.4 million) this time last year. There were also 30 MPR loans and 2 grants totaling $21.8 million and $53,200 respectively, compared to 99 loans ($81.5 million) and 3 grants ($801,900) this time last year.

USDA obligated funds for 246,269 rental assistance units under the Section 521 Rental Assistance program totaling $1.09 billion. This compares to about 282,279 units ($1.3 billion) obligated same time last year. There were also 5,342 Rural Housing Vouchers totaling $21.0 million compared to 4,979 vouchers representing $18.2 million this time last year.

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* The Rural Housing Service (RHS) monthly obligation reports are produced by the Housing Assistance Council (HAC) 1025 Vermont Ave., NW, Suite 606, Washington, DC 20005. The monthly figures derive from HAC tabulations of USDA –RHS 205c, d, and f report data. For questions or comments about the obligation reports, please contact Michael Feinberg at 202-842-8600 or michael@ruralhome.org.

USDA Rural Development Obligations FY 17 – July

The Housing Assistance Council (HAC) presents this month’s report on Fiscal Year 2017 USDA Rural Housing program obligations.

As of the end of July, USDA obligated 121,665 loans, loan guarantees, and grants totaling about $16.7 billion. This is about $2.29 billion more than obligation levels from the same time last year when there were 108,061 loans, loan guarantees, and grants obligated totaling about $14.42 billion.

Single Family Housing Program Highlights

The Section 502 Guaranteed loan program, the largest of the Single Family Housing programs, obligated $15.7 billion (109,516 loan guarantees) up from $13.3 billion (95,400) at the same time last year.

For the Section 502 Direct program, there have been over $771 million (5,596 loans), up from $770 million (5,728 loans) in loan obligations this time last year. Very low-income (VLI) loan obligations as a percentage of the total Section 502 Direct loan dollars was 36.8 percent, exceeding the 34.9 percent VLI obligation level at the same time last year.

The Section 504 Repair and Rehabilitation programs obligated 2,605 loans representing $14.6 million. As in the other single family housing programs, loan volume was up from this time last year (2,417 loans representing $13.1 million.) There were also $22.9 million (3,774 grants) obligated in the Section 504 grant program compared to $25.8 million (4,217 grants) at the same time last year.

There were also 5 credit sales of Single Family properties totaling $410,780.

Multi-Family Housing Programs.

USDA’s Section 538 Multifamily Housing obligated 71 loan guarantees totaling $121.6 million, down from 79 loan guarantees ($142.4 million.) In the Section 515 Rural Rental Housing program, there were 10 loans totaling $10.5 million obligated. No Section 515 loans were obligated this time last year. For the Farm Labor Housing programs, USDA obligated 7 loans totaling $10.6 million and 0 grants compared to 7 loans ($5.2 million and 6 grants ($9.6 million) this time last year. There were also 30 MPR loans and 2 grants totaling $21.4 million and $53,200 respectively, compared to 97 loans ($80.9 million) and 3 grants ($801,900) this time last year.

USDA obligated funds for 194,472 rental assistance units under the Section 521 Rental Assistance program totaling $1.09 billion. This compares to about 252,792 units ($1.16 billion) obligated same time last year. There were also 5,011 Rural Housing Vouchers totaling $19.8 million compared to 4,718 vouchers representing $17.2 million this time last year.

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* The Rural Housing Service (RHS) monthly obligation reports are produced by the Housing Assistance Council (HAC) 1025 Vermont Ave., NW, Suite 606, Washington, DC 20005. The monthly figures derive from HAC tabulations of USDA –RHS 205c, d, and f report data. For questions or comments about the obligation reports, please contact Michael Feinberg at 202-842-8600 or michael@ruralhome.org.

USDA Rural Development Obligations FY 17 – June

The Housing Assistance Council (HAC) presents this month’s report on Fiscal Year 2017 USDA Rural Housing program obligations.

USDA operated under a Continuing Resolution (CR) through April 28, 2017 based on last year’s appropriation levels. Congress passed a final appropriations bill to keep the government operating through the end of September. The final spending bill increased funding for several USDA housing programs.

As of the end of June, USDA obligated 108,554 loans, loan guarantees, and grants totaling about $14.9 billion. This is about $2.09 billion more than obligation levels from the same time last year when there were 96,193 loans, loan guarantees, and grants obligated totaling about $12.79 billion.

Single Family Housing Program Highlights

The Section 502 Guaranteed loan program, the largest of the Single Family Housing programs, obligated $14.0 billion (97,846 loan guarantees) up from $11.8 billion (85,548) at the same time last year.

For the Section 502 Direct program, there have been over $665 million (4,838 loans), down from $723.3 million (5,364 loans) in loan obligations this time last year. Very low-income (VLI) loan obligations as a percentage of the total Section 502 Direct loan dollars was 37.2 percent, exceeding the 31.5 percent VLI obligation level at the same time last year.

The Section 504 Repair and Rehabilitation programs obligated 2,306 loans representing $13 million. As in the other single family housing programs, loan volume was up from this time last year (2,165 loans representing $11.7 million.) There were also $20.6 million (3,408 grants) obligated in the Section 504 grant program compared to $23.8 million (3,879 grants) at the same time last year.

There were also 5 credit sales of Single Family properties totaling $410,780.

Multi-Family Housing Programs.

USDA’s Section 538 Multifamily Housing obligated 60 loan guarantees totaling $110.2 million, up from 76 loan guarantees ($137.2 million.) In the Section 515 Rural Rental Housing program, there were 10 loans totaling $10.5 million obligated. No Section 515 loans were obligated this time last year. For the Farm Labor Housing programs, USDA obligated 7 loans totaling $10.6 million and 0 grants compared to 7 loans ($5.2 million and 6 grants ($9.6 million) this time last year. There were also 30 MPR loans and 2 grants totaling $21.4 million and $53,200 respectively, compared to 50 loans ($45.8 million) and 3 grants ($801,900) this time last year.

USDA obligated funds for 191,740 rental assistance units under the Section 521 Rental Assistance program totaling $864.2 million. This compares to about 237,179 units ($1.1 billion) obligated same time last year. There were also 4,225 Rural Housing Vouchers totaling $16.6 million compared to 4,224 vouchers representing $15.5 million this time last year.

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* The Rural Housing Service (RHS) monthly obligation reports are produced by the Housing Assistance Council (HAC) 1025 Vermont Ave., NW, Suite 606, Washington, DC 20005. The monthly figures derive from HAC tabulations of USDA –RHS 205c, d, and f report data. For questions or comments about the obligation reports, please contact Michael Feinberg at 202-842-8600 or michael@ruralhome.org.

USDA Rural Development Obligations FY 17 – May

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The Housing Assistance Council (HAC) presents this month’s report on Fiscal Year 2017 USDA Rural Housing program obligations.

USDA operated under a Continuing Resolution (CR) through April 28, 2017 based on last year’s appropriation levels. Congress passed a final appropriations bill to keep the government operating through the end of September. The final spending bill increased funding for several USDA housing programs.

As of the end of May, USDA obligated 94,308 loans, loan guarantees, and grants totaling about $12.9 billion. This is about $1.83 billion more than obligation levels from the same time last year when there were 81,225 loans, loan guarantees, and grants obligated totaling about $11.06 billion.

Single Family Housing Program Highlights

The Section 502 Guaranteed loan program, the largest of the Single Family Housing programs, obligated $12.2 billion (85,369 loan guarantees) up from $10.0 billion (72,112) at the same time last year.

For the Section 502 Direct program, there have been over $510 million (3,792 loans), also up from $536.7 million (4,040 loans) in loan obligations this time last year. Very low-income (VLI) loan obligations as a percentage of the total Section 502 Direct loan dollars was 39.7 percent, exceeding the 30.7 percent VLI obligation level at the same time last year.

The Section 504 Repair and Rehabilitation programs obligated 1,997 loans representing $11.1 million. As in the other single family housing programs, loan volume was up from this time last year (1,804 loans representing $9.8 million.) There were also $18.3 million (3,026 grants) obligated in the Section 504 grant program compared to $19.0 million (3,108 grants) at the same time last year.

There were also 4 credit sales of Single Family properties totaling $346,100.

Multi-Family Housing Programs.

USDA’s Section 538 Multifamily Housing obligated 51 loan guarantees totaling $89.9 million, up from 62 loan guarantees ($111.2 million.) In the Section 515 Rural Rental Housing program, there were 10 loans totaling $10.5 million obligated. No Section 515 loans were obligated this time last year. There were also 15 MPR loans and 2 grants totaling $13.7 million and $53,200 respectively, compared to 29 loans ($18.0 million) and 2 grants ($36,900) this time last year.

USDA obligated funds for 191,632 rental assistance units under the Section 521 Rental Assistance program totaling $863.7 million. This compares to about 236,667 units ($1.1 billion) obligated same time last year. There were also 2,723 Rural Housing Vouchers totaling $10.4 million compared to 3,672 vouchers representing $13.7 million this time last year.

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* The Rural Housing Service (RHS) monthly obligation reports are produced by the Housing Assistance Council (HAC) 1025 Vermont Ave., NW, Suite 606, Washington, DC 20005. The monthly figures derive from HAC tabulations of USDA –RHS 205c, d, and f report data. For questions or comments about the obligation reports, please contact Michael Feinberg at 202-842-8600 or michael@ruralhome.org.

USDA Rural Development Obligations FY 17 – April

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The Housing Assistance Council (HAC) presents this month’s report on Fiscal Year 2017 USDA Rural Housing program obligations.

USDA operated under a Continuing Resolution (CR) through April 28, 2017 based on last year’s appropriation levels. Congress passed a final appropriations bill to keep the government operating through the end of September. The final spending bill increased funding for several USDA housing programs.

As of the end of April, USDA obligated 81,225 loans, loan guarantees, and grants totaling about $11.06 billion. This is about $2.08 billion more than obligation levels from the same time last year when there were 68,207 loans, loan guarantees, and grants obligated totaling about $8.98 billion

Single Family Housing Program Highlights

The Section 502 Guaranteed loan program, the largest of the Single Family Housing programs, obligated $10.4 billion (72,862 loan guarantees) up from $8.5 billion (60,652) at the same time last year.

For the Section 502 Direct program, there have been over $484 million (3,588 loans), also up from $434.0 million (3,292 loans) in loan obligations this time last year. Very low-income (VLI) loan obligations as a percentage of the total Section 502 Direct loan dollars was 37.8 percent, exceeding the 30.7 percent VLI obligation level at the same time last year.

The Section 504 Repair and Rehabilitation programs obligated 1,818 loans representing $10.0 million. As in the other single family housing programs, loan volume was up from this time last year (1,511 loans representing $8.1 million.) There were also $17.3 million (2,845 grants) obligated in the Section 504 grant program compared to $16.3 million (2,642 grants) at the same time last year.

There were also 4 credit sales of Single Family properties totaling $346,100.

Multi-Family Housing Programs

USDA’s Section 538 Multifamily Housing obligated 46 loan guarantees totaling $85.4 million, up from 51 loan guarantees ($78.7 million.) In the Section 515 Rural Rental Housing program, there were 10 loans totaling $10.5 million obligated. There were also 13 MPR loans and 2 grants totaling $10.9 million and $53,200 respectively. There were no Section 515 loans and no MPR loans or grants at this time last year.

USDA obligated funds for 175,275 rental assistance units under the Section 521 Rental Assistance program totaling $794.5 million. This compares to about 209,931 units ($986.2 million) obligated same time last year. There were also 2,724 Rural Housing Vouchers totaling $10.4 million compared to 2,869 vouchers representing $10.7 million this time last year. The lower numbers for Rental Assistance and Rural Housing Vouchers likely reflects the limits of the CR funding available.

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* The Rural Housing Service (RHS) monthly obligation reports are produced by the Housing Assistance Council (HAC) 1025 Vermont Ave., NW, Suite 606, Washington, DC 20005. The monthly figures derive from HAC tabulations of USDA –RHS 205c, d, and f report data. For questions or comments about the obligation reports, please contact Michael Feinberg at 202-842-8600 or michael@ruralhome.org.

USDA Rural Development Obligations FY 17 – March

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The Housing Assistance Council (HAC) presents this month’s report on Fiscal Year 2017 USDA Rural Housing program obligations.

USDA is operating under a Continuing Resolution (CR) which provides funding through April 28, 2017 based on last year’s appropriation levels. Congress will need to pass a final appropriations bill or another CR to keep the government operating after the CR expires.

As of the end of March, USDA obligated 69,689 loans, loan guarantees, and grants totaling about $9.51 billion. This is about $2.04 billion more than obligation levels from the same time last year when there were 56,760 loans, loan guarantees, and grants obligated totaling about $7.46 billion.

Single Family Housing Program Highlights

The Section 502 Guaranteed loan program, the largest of the Single Family Housing programs, obligated $8.95 billion (62,513 loan guarantees) up from $7.0 billion (50,513) at the same time last year.

For the Section 502 Direct program, there have been over $429 million (3,179 loans), also up from $354.8 million (2,699 loans) in loan obligations this time last year. Very low-income (VLI) loan obligations as a percentage of the total Section 502 Direct loan dollars was 37.5 percent, exceeding the 30.4 percent VLI obligation level at the same time last year.

The Section 504 Repair and Rehabilitation programs obligated 1,535 loans representing $8.4 million. As in the other single family housing programs, loan volume was up from this time last year (1,250 loans representing $6.8 million.) There were also $14.4 million (2,370 grants) obligated in the Section 504 grant program compared to $13.6 million (2,213 grants) at the same time last year.

There were also 4 credit sales of Single Family properties totaling $346,100.

Multi-Family Housing Programs

USDA’s Section 538 Multifamily Housing obligated 39 loan guarantees totaling $71.1 million. In the Section 515 Rural Rental Housing program, there were 10 loans totaling $10.5 million obligated. There were also 13 MPR loans and 2 grants totaling $10.9 million and $53,200 respectively.

USDA obligated funds for 174,967 rental assistance units under the Section 521 Rental Assistance program totaling $793.4 million. This compares to about 207,855 units ($977.7 million) obligated same time last year. There were also 2,712 Rural Housing Vouchers totaling $10.4 million compared to 2,751 vouchers representing $10.4 million this time last year.

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* The Rural Housing Service (RHS) monthly obligation reports are produced by the Housing Assistance Council (HAC) 1025 Vermont Ave., NW, Suite 606, Washington, DC 20005. The monthly figures derive from HAC tabulations of USDA –RHS 205c, d, and f report data. For questions or comments about the obligation reports, please contact Michael Feinberg at 202-842-8600 or michael@ruralhome.org.

7 Issues Facing Rural America

The Spring 2013 issue of Rural Voices focuses on 7 issues facing rural America, and conversations from the 2012 National Rural Housing Conference around those issues.

FEATURES

7 Issues Facing Rural America: Leading Rural Housing Forward
by the Housing Assistance Council

Saving USDA Rural Development and Its Programs
by Peter Carey, Self-Help Enterprises, Inc.

Rural Rental Housing Preservation
by Tom Bishop, Homestead Affordable Housing, Inc., and Leslie Strauss, HAC

Energy Efficiency Issues in Rural Affordable Housing
by Meghan Walsh, USDA Rural Development

Housing Options for Rural Seniors
by Gus Seelig, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board

Serving High Needs Areas and Vulnerable Populations
by Marty Miller, Office of Rural Farmworker Housing, Andy Saavedra, Mid South Delta LISC, and Leslie Strauss

Building a New Generation of Rural Housing Professionals and Leaders
by Gisela Salgado and Rob Weiner, California Rural Housing Coalition

Strategic Partnerships for Rural Nonprofits
by David Dangler, NeighborWorks Rural Initiative, and Tom Carew, FAHE

View from Washington

Sequestration Hurts and Disappointing FY14 Budget Doesn’t Heal
by The Housing Assistance Council

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