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The Housing Assistance Council (HAC) is a national nonprofit that supports affordable housing efforts throughout rural America. Since 1971, HAC has provided below-market financing for affordable housing and community development, technical assistance and training, research and information, and policy formulation to enable solutions for rural communities.

The Latest From the Housing Assistance Council

HAC News, March 14, 2024
Rental Preservation

HAC Announces New Center for Rural Multifamily Housing Preservation

Contact: Kristin Blum kristin@ruralhome.org (202) 842-8600 Washington,…

HAC News: February 29, 2024

 Vol. 53, No. 5 TOP STORIES Congressional leaders…
HAC News, March 14, 2024
USDA Rural Development Housing Activity Report - FY 2023

HAC is Hiring a Senior Loan Officer

The Senior Loan Officer provides oversight and supervision to…

Updated March 20 – What would a federal government shutdown mean for rural housing?

Updated, March 20, 2024 - Some parts of the government may shut…

RURAL AMERICANS

Should have access to quality homes, neighborhoods, and opportunities like anyone in the United States.
many

RURAL COMMUNITIES

have been left behind because of global economics, disinvestment, exploitation, policy mismatches, or indifference. In 2021, rural Americans are more likely to:
live in poverty,
have lower life expectancy,
reside in a persistently poor region, 
live in substandard housing or inadequate housing
comprehensive and community-based

STRATEGIES and SOLUTIONS

are needed more than ever to advance equity and progress in
rural America
the

HOUSING ASSISTANCE COUNCIL

helps build homes and communities across rural America with 50 years of experience providing: