Rural communities face unique challenges when dealing with the affordable housing crisis. Because development does not generally occur at a large scales in rural areas, construction costs are often higher in rural communities compared to urban areas, which reduces the incentives for private investment. Additionally, a lack of access to credit in many rural areas limits funding for maintenance of existing units.
NLIHC works with our state and national partners to advocate for increased funding for USDA and HUD programs, particularly those that provide funding to non-profits that support the creation of affordable housing.
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NLIHC and other leaders of the Campaign for Housing and Community Development Funding (CHCDF) have published an updated factsheet with the latest details on how the federal government shutdown impacts low-income residents and federal housing programs. Tenants across the nation have received notices…