National Rural Housing Coalition

National Rural Housing Coalition Since 1969, the NRHC has promoted and defended the principle that rural people have the right to a decent and affordable place to live.

In 1969, rural community activists, public officials, and non-profit developers formed the National Rural Housing Coalition (NRHC) to fight for better housing and community services for low-income rural families. Through our network of rural housing advocates and practicioners around the nation, NRHC works to educate the public about the importance of affordable housing and strong communities in Rural America.

01/08/2026
04/18/2025

A look at where USDA Rural Development funding goes across the Fifth District. Which programs drive total investments, and which states and counties get the largest shares of funding?

04/10/2025

Calling all Rural Housers – Get your US Representative to Sign on to the Costa-LaMalfa Letter on Rural Housing Appropriations Closing Date: April 24

10/03/2024

I’d like to extend my deepest gratitude to this department, especially to Trudy Teter and her housing team. I would not have received a loan from USDA if it weren’t for them. I sincerely hope USDA continues this loan program and extends it, as I know there are thousands of people like me who cou...

An important piece on the need for more affordable rural housing by Tom Collishaw of Self-Help Enterprises.
10/19/2023

An important piece on the need for more affordable rural housing by Tom Collishaw of Self-Help Enterprises.

Commentary by the president of Self-Help Enterprises in Visalia.

06/01/2023

There is a housing crisis in rural America, including in our community, and the federal response needs to be up to the task.

Sign on to Support Rural Housing!
04/12/2023

Sign on to Support Rural Housing!

Sign on to Support Rural Housing Dear Member of Congress: We write in support of appropriations for federal rural housing and water-sewer programs administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). We urge the Committee to approve the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY 24) USDA budget request for these pr...

02/27/2023

Quotation of the Day for Sunday, February 26, 2023.

Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small at the NRHC Annual Meeting.
12/07/2022

Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small at the NRHC Annual Meeting.

“Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small at the NRHC Annual Meeting. ”

Interested in USDA Section 502 Loans? Click here to complete our survey.
07/13/2022

Interested in USDA Section 502 Loans? Click here to complete our survey.

The National Rural Housing Coalition (NRHC) is a national membership organization that advocates for improved policies, programs and resources for rural housing. To learn about NRHC go to https://ruralhousingcoalition.org/ The section 502 direct homeownership loan program is an important source of f...

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