Resource Details

Housing

Multifamily Housing Rental Assistance Program

This program provides payments to owners of USDA-financed Rural Rental Housing or Farm Labor Housing projects on behalf of low-income tenants unable to pay their full rent.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis!

Eligibility

Eligible applicants are project owners as part of their Rural Rental Housing or Farm Labor Housing new construction financing applications.

Eligible fund applications are projects established on a nonprofit or limited profit bases in new or existing rural rental housing and farm labor housing financed properties. Properties with low- or very low-income tenants qualify to receive assistance. Payments are made on behalf of the tenants and become part of the property’s income, which pays operational expenses.

Top Benefits

  • Payments are made on behalf of tenants and assist in paying operational expenses
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U.S. Department of Agriculture

Provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development, nutrition, and related issues based on public policy, the best available science, and effective management.

Contact

Laurie Warzinski

800-292-8293

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