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Rural Housing (USDA)
USDA Housing Options for Low Income Households
Jennifer Jackson with the USDA Rural Development office in New York State provides an overview of affordable, rural housing options for people with I/DD, including loan programs for ownership and repairs.
Further Learning
USDA Multi-Family Apartment Rentals
The USDA Rural Development office provides this search tool to look for affordable apartment rentals in eligible rural areas that receiving housing assistance from the USDA. Search by state and county to see a list of apartment complexes.
USDA Single Family Housing Repair Loans & Grants
The Section 504 Home Repair program provides loans to very-low-income homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize their homes in eligible rural areas. It also provides grants to elderly very-low-income homeowners to remove health and safety hazards or improve accessibility.
USDA Single-Family Housing Direct Loan Program
The USDA Section 502 loan program assists low- and very-low income applicants with obtaining financing to purchase a home in eligible rural areas.