Rural housing and rural homelessness resources related to rural health and human services, with information provided by the Rural Assistance Center Copyright 2012 Rural Assistance Center http://www.raconline.org/topics/housing/ Washington DC March 19, 2012 -- Cooperative Development Foundation http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2914436157 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:15:18 CST http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2914436157 Hundreds of very low-income senior citizens will have access to affordable supportive housing thanks to $31.5 million in housing assistance announced today by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). http://www.raconline.org/news/details.php?news_id=17288 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:23:32 CST http://www.raconline.org/news/details.php?news_id=17288 This is a request for proposals from the Rural Housing Service for guaranteed loans under the section 538 Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing Program to increase the supply of affordable rural rental housing through the use of loan guarantees that encourage partnerships between the Agency, private lenders, and public agencies. https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2012/02/06/2012-2539/notice-of-funding-availability-nofa-for-loan-guarantees-under-the-guaranteed-rural-rental-housing#p-3 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:47:55 CST https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2012/02/06/2012-2539/notice-of-funding-availability-nofa-for-loan-guarantees-under-the-guaranteed-rural-rental-housing#p-3 This notice identifies unutilized, underutilized, excess, and surplus Federal property reviewed by HUD for suitability for use to assist the homeless. https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2012/02/03/2012-2065/federal-property-suitable-as-facilities-to-assist-the-homeless Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:44:01 CST https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2012/02/03/2012-2065/federal-property-suitable-as-facilities-to-assist-the-homeless Through this final rule, HUD implements policy to ensure that its core programs are open to all eligible individuals and families regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status. https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2012/02/03/2012-2343/equal-access-to-housing-in-hud-programs-regardless-of-sexual-orientation-or-gender-identity Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:40:24 CST https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2012/02/03/2012-2343/equal-access-to-housing-in-hud-programs-regardless-of-sexual-orientation-or-gender-identity Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is launching a pilot program to help rural borrowers refinance their mortgages to reduce their monthly payments. http://www.raconline.org/news/details.php?news_id=17270 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:32:06 CST http://www.raconline.org/news/details.php?news_id=17270 U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan announced today new regulations intended to ensure that HUD's core housing programs are open to all eligible persons, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. http://www.raconline.org/news/details.php?news_id=17244 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:01:11 CST http://www.raconline.org/news/details.php?news_id=17244 This Notice announces a series of teleconferences and/or Web conference meetings regarding the USDA Multi-Family Housing Program. The teleconference and/or Web conference meetings will be scheduled on a quarterly basis, but may be held monthly at the Agency's discretion. https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2012/01/26/2012-1573/us-department-of-agriculture-multi-family-housing-program-2012-industry-forums-open-teleconference Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:42:00 CST https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2012/01/26/2012-1573/us-department-of-agriculture-multi-family-housing-program-2012-industry-forums-open-teleconference An overview of rural poverty and income. -- Housing Assistance Council http://www.ruralhome.org/storage/documents/info_sheets/povertyamerica.pdf Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:25:51 CST http://www.ruralhome.org/storage/documents/info_sheets/povertyamerica.pdf The Rural Housing Service announces that funding is available for the Rural Development Voucher Program, available to low income tenants of Rural Development-financed multifamily properties where the Section 515 loan has been prepaid, either through prepayment or a foreclosure action, prior to the loan's maturity date and after September 30, 2005. https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2012/01/24/2012-1270/notice-of-funding-availability-rural-development-voucher-program Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:53:23 CST https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2012/01/24/2012-1270/notice-of-funding-availability-rural-development-voucher-program Discusses the potential impacts to the currentUSDA‐RD eligible area designations that could result from statutory changes linked topopulation figures from the 2010 Decennial Census. -- Housing Assistance Council http://www.ruralhome.org/storage/documents/usdaeligibilityreport.pdf Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:38:02 CST http://www.ruralhome.org/storage/documents/usdaeligibilityreport.pdf Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack yesterday provided highlights of USDA Rural Development fiscal year (FY) 2011 investments in job-creating businesses, infrastructure and housing for Americans living in rural communities across the nation. http://www.raconline.org/news/details.php?news_id=17184 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:12:12 CST http://www.raconline.org/news/details.php?news_id=17184 Washington DC December 5, 2012 -- Housing Assistance Council http://www.ruralhome.org/ Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:40:16 CST http://www.ruralhome.org/ Wisconsin State Journal article discusses the growing problem of rural homelessness in Wisconsin and how three largely rural counties Forest, Marathon and Oneida had the largest growth of homeless families, while another rural county, Columbia, had the largest growth in chronic homelessness. http://host.madison.com/news/local/1f4a5c7e-3f85-11e1-aa81-001871e3ce6c.html Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:46:32 CST http://host.madison.com/news/local/1f4a5c7e-3f85-11e1-aa81-001871e3ce6c.html Housing Assistance Council article reports that U.S. Department of Agriculture's new "Blueprint for Stronger Service" plan announced this week will make it harder for rural Americans to buy homes, according to rural housing experts. http://www.ruralhome.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=459:01132012&catid=67:year-2012&Itemid=40 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:21:54 CST http://www.ruralhome.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=459:01132012&catid=67:year-2012&Itemid=40 Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grants support those communities that have undergone a comprehensive local planning process and are ready to implement their Transformation Plan to redevelop the neighborhood. -- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2755 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:29:21 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2755 As part of its continuing effort to provide quality housing counseling to the nation's homeowners, buyers and renters, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the availability of $2 million in grants for housing counseling training. http://www.raconline.org/news/details.php?news_id=17150 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:11:53 CST http://www.raconline.org/news/details.php?news_id=17150 The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced today that it is making available $110 million in grants to transform public and assisted housing and to revitalize communities. http://www.raconline.org/news/details.php?news_id=17149 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:07:51 CST http://www.raconline.org/news/details.php?news_id=17149 Homeroom article reports that the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture are working together to support community colleges as they provide postsecondary education and career training in rural areas. Links are provided to USDA grant programs that can be useful to rural community colleges. http://www.ed.gov/blog/2012/01/teaming-up-to-support-rural-community-colleges/ Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:28:35 CST http://www.ed.gov/blog/2012/01/teaming-up-to-support-rural-community-colleges/ Vancouver BC June 11, 2012 http://www.indigenous2012.com/ Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:40:17 CST http://www.indigenous2012.com/ Describes how USDA Rural Development partnering with HAC have helped build affordable apartment complexes in rural Iowa. -- Housing Assistance Council http://www.ruralhome.org/storage/documents/rv_winter2011-12.pdf#page=12 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:44:14 CST http://www.ruralhome.org/storage/documents/rv_winter2011-12.pdf#page=12 Describes a network of nonprofit housing providers in Vermont who share their skills statewide, while promoting local ownership of housing. -- Housing Assistance Council http://www.ruralhome.org/storage/documents/rv_winter2011-12.pdf#page=10 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:29:46 CST http://www.ruralhome.org/storage/documents/rv_winter2011-12.pdf#page=10 Describes a private nonprofit community-based organization serving rural communities in California by providing affordable housing to low and moderate income persons and for providing assistance to qualified persons in the areas of housing, energy and water conservation. -- Housing Assistance Council http://www.ruralhome.org/storage/documents/rv_winter2011-12.pdf#page=8 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:12:46 CST http://www.ruralhome.org/storage/documents/rv_winter2011-12.pdf#page=8 Provides an overview of the current housing challenges and strategies affecting seniors in rural communities. -- Housing Assistance Council http://www.ruralhome.org/storage/documents/rv_winter2011-12.pdf#page=4 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:17:34 CST http://www.ruralhome.org/storage/documents/rv_winter2011-12.pdf#page=4 Examines how state policies regarding land use, transportation, and housing, including rural issues, can help seniors age in place. -- AARP Public Policy Institute http://assets.aarp.org/rgcenter/ppi/liv-com/aging-in-place-2011-full.pdf Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:29:47 CST http://assets.aarp.org/rgcenter/ppi/liv-com/aging-in-place-2011-full.pdf Review and examination of prisoner reentry in the rural context, focusing specifically on accessing and maintaining affordable housing. -- Housing Assistance Council http://www.ruralhome.org/storage/research_notes/rural_reentry_12-2011.pdf Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:04:23 CST http://www.ruralhome.org/storage/research_notes/rural_reentry_12-2011.pdf A joint issue of RCAP's Rural Matters and HAC's Rural Voices which provides examples of successful projects that have improved opportunities for affordable housing and water and waste services for low-income rural families and communities. -- Housing Assistance Council http://www.ruralhome.org/storage/documents/rvfall2011.pdf Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:21:04 CST http://www.ruralhome.org/storage/documents/rvfall2011.pdf Kansas City MO May 15, 2012 -- National Health Care for the Homeless Council http://www.nhchc.org/2012conference/ Tue, 22 Nov 2011 09:56:14 CST http://www.nhchc.org/2012conference/ Serves people along the Alabama-Mississippi-Georgia Gulf Coast who are hungry, homeless, and otherwise in need of assistance. Offers programs for children, chronic mental illness, hard of hearing, community enhancement, elderly, housing, and substance abuse. http://www.voasoutheast.org/ Thu, 13 Oct 2011 11:42:27 CST http://www.voasoutheast.org/ Offers numerous human service programs, including housing, healthcare, at-risk youth, elderly, homeless, people with disabilities, recovering addicts, and those returning from prison. Provides listing of state offices. http://www.voa.org/ Thu, 13 Oct 2011 11:40:34 CST http://www.voa.org/