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USDA Launches Rural Housing Modernization Initiative
USDA announces the Rural Housing Modernization Initiative, upgrading loan program delivery for rural communities without changing eligibility standards or funding levels.
RD Stakeholder Announcement: Multifamily Housing 2025 Fiscal Year-End Updated Submission Requirements
To support the Trump Administration’s efforts to streamline and modernize government services, the MFH Field Operations Division has centralized the submission process for annual financial reports. This ensures consistent and timely receipt of year-end documents.
Rural Housing Service – Multifamily Housing New Reserve Request Submission Process
On December 17, Rural Development issued a Stakeholder Announcement entitled, Rural Housing Service – Multifamily Housing New Reserve Request Submission Process.
UPDATE – Rural Housing Service – Management Interactive Network Connection (MINC) Technical Issues
Rural Development issued a Stakeholder Announcement on Dec. 15 entitled, Rural Housing Service – Management Interactive Network Connection (MINC) Technical Issues – UPDATE.
Government Shutdown Ends After 43 days—USDA Receives Full Year Funding
On November 12, 2025, after 43 days of the federal government being shut down, President Trump signed into law legislation that temporarily reopens the government until January 30, 2026.
Virginia’s New Workforce Housing Investment Program: Opportunity for Rural & Multi-Family Projects
Rural Housing Service – Multifamily Housing New Reserve Request Submission Process
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development’s Office of Multifamily Housing (MFH) is notifying borrowers, management agents, and lenders of upcoming modernization changes to the reserve request withdrawal process.
HUD: New HUD Guidance: Preservation Rent Increase for RAD for PRAC Conversions
On Friday, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published Housing Notice 2025-04, introducing important updates to the Preservation Rent Increase for eligible Section 202 Project Rental Assistance Contract (PRAC) properties pursuing a Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) conversion.
RD Management Fees Announced for FY 2026
August Regulatory Alert
FHFA Expands America’s Affordable Housing Supply in Rural and Underserved Communities; 2) Senate Passes FY 2026 Agriculture Appropriations Bill
FHFA Expands America’s Affordable Housing Supply in Rural and Underserved Communities; 2) Senate Passes FY 2026 Agriculture Appropriations Bill