Rural Housing Coalition releases “Opening Doors to Rural Homeownership: Opportunities to Expand Homeownership, Build Wealth, and Strengthen Communities” The purpose of this report is to document successful federal strategies for providing affordable housing to low-income rural families. Because homeownership is the predominate form of housing in rural America, this report focuses on homeownership programs administered… Continue reading New Report on Rural Housing
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Ensuring Safe Water and Sewer Services
We believe that all rural people — regardless of income — deserve access to basic community services, like safe water and sewer systems.
Supporting Farm Labor Housing
We support the USDA’s Section 514/516 Farm Labor Housing programs that aim to improve the quality of life and economic opportunity for rural farmworkers.
Promoting Affordable Rental Housing
We strongly support the Section 515 Rural Rental Housing program as a model for addressing rental housing needs for our most vulnerable residents.
Opportunities for Rural Homeownership
Two of rural housing programs — the Section 502 Direct Loan program and the Section 523 Mutual Self-Help Housing program — stand out as two of the best ways to meet rural housing needs.
Barriers to Affordable Rural Housing
Because of higher, more persistent levels of poverty and limited access to affordable mortgage credit, rural communities often struggle to meet the housing needs of its residents.
Latest Advocacy News
Take a look at our revamped Campaigns section to learn more about the Coalition’s latest advocacy efforts. Now – more than every – it’s critical to tell Congress to support the programs that build and preserve affordable housing in rural communities.
Videos
Our members discuss the impact of rural housing programs.
Testimony
Browse an archive of our Congressional testimony
News and Publications
The latest research and news on rural housing