Housing Assistance Council

We're thankful for all our partners and supporters who strengthen our work across #rural America. From our family to yours, happy #Thanksgiving!

On November 19, 2024, HAC was honored to accompany Reggie Harris, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Deputy Assistant Secretary for Economic Development, and his amazing team on a site visit to Walker-Montgomery CDC, in New Waverly, TX, led by Executive Director Donna Glass. The visit highlighted the progress of three new single-family homes, funded through various programs, including HOME, USDA 502 Direct Loan, and YouthBuild. Project Highlights: Homes: 3 single-family units, each with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2-car garages, ,200-1,500 sq. ft. of living space, with hardwood/laminate flooring and tile. Appraised Value: $280,000 Funding Sources: HOME (Construction Materials and Buyer Assistance) USDA 502 Direct Loan Program (Mortgage) YouthBuild (Construction Labor)

Save the date! The National Rural Housing Conference will be November 4-7, 2025, in Washington, DC. Sign up now to stay informed! https://loom.ly/U4mfs0I

-Election results show urban-rural gap narrowed, Lipsetz says -White House asks for disaster aid -Senate Farm Bill introduced -Project 2025’s housing positions -New Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grants -Deportation's possible impact on agriculture and economy and more in this week's #HACNews https://loom.ly/7rZL0mk

Wondering what affordable housing policy conservatives recommend for the incoming Trump Administration? Read HAC's summary of Project 2025's suggestions here. https://loom.ly/aZxXM_0

Did you miss our latest #JustEconomy Conversation on #HeirsProperty and #TangledTitles? Catch what the experts - Scott Kohanowski w/ Center for NYC Neighborhoods and Dr. Keith Wiley and Natasha Moodie w/ Housing Assistance Council - had to say here: https://hubs.ly/Q02YpT7W0

Elisha Ministries is a small non-profit in northern Louisiana. In 2022, HAC approved a $569,000 loan for the construction of a new multi-family rental property, Gloryland Apartments. The project was hard fought – the city required connection to the main sewer that required a lot of extra cost for site work. There were other more typical cost increases during construction, all which the borrower preserved through despite having few staff and primarily being an addiction service provider. Now, the project is leased up with income qualified, low-income tenants. #LoanFundFriday

Recently, the Wisconsin Indigenous Economic Development Corporation transitioned their name to Wisconsin Indigenous Housing and Economic Development Corporation. This change represents a strengthened focus on addressing Native housing needs alongside economic development goals for Indigenous communities. Fern Orie, Interim CEO, and the @wihedc team are aiming to make remarkable strides in uniting efforts across the Native housing landscape, aiming to break down the silos that have long limited progress. They’re fostering collaboration among a diverse group of stakeholders—including financial institutions, state agencies, and Native advocacy organizations—to develop sustainable, lasting housing solutions. WIHEDC’s mission extends beyond housing alone; they are working toward offering construction and contracting services that empower Native communities to build their own homes, driving workforce development and strengthening economic growth in the process. Their efforts are a testament to the impact of collaboration and vision. HAC is proud to be one of the partners to help bring the positive changes WIHEDC’s new focus will bring to Indigenous communities. https://loom.ly/DkEuwx8

Having a safe, affordable home can change your life. And the positive impacts of affordable housing ripple throughout entire communities. From lifting local economies to contributing to community health, housing builds a stronger future. Here's how: https://loom.ly/nYObiug Learn more about how policy can work to improve rural housing: https://loom.ly/Cpjxzkw

One of the biggest barriers to preserving homeownership - especially in communities of color - is the problem of heirs property. Property tied up in the tangled web of family co-ownership and unresolved property successions not only threatens a families to build and preserve wealth through homeownership, it can lead to property neglect and the destabilization of neighborhoods. Join us at our 2024 Homeownership Policy Symposium to learn more about this pressing issue. Our panel of experts include Natasha M., Daniel Elkin, Greg Hettrick, and Moderator Olivia Barrow Strauss. If you haven't registered for our 2024 Homeownership Policy Symposium, its not too late. Click here: https://lnkd.in/geM3tsHj