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USDA Launches Pilot Program to Help Rural Homeowners, People Affected by Disasters, Quickly Access Funding to Repair Their Homes

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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Dr. Basil Gooden today announced that USDA is launching a new pilot program in 23 states, American Samoa and Puerto Rico to make it easier for rural homeowners to repair and rehabilitate their homes.

The pilot will help USDA’s Single Family Housing Home Repair Loans and Grants program better meet industry standards, while continuing to protect homeowners from fraud. It removes regulatory barriers to make it easier and faster for contractors to complete needed home repairs for rural homeowners.

To learn more, read the full Stakeholder Announcement.

The post USDA Launches Pilot Program to Help Rural Homeowners, People Affected by Disasters, Quickly Access Funding to Repair Their Homes appeared first on Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health.

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