USDA Rural Development
What it may cover
$500K
Enrollment
Open enrollment
Where available
Check locally
What you get
This program assists low- and very-low-income applicants in obtaining decent, safe, and sanitary housing in eligible rural areas by providing payment assistance to reduce the applicant's repayment obligation. Payment assistance is a type of subsidy that reduces the mortgage payment temporarily for a period of time. The amount of assistance is determined by the adjusted family income.
Help with rent, housing costs, or finding stable housing through a local housing agency or approved provider.
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Household income requirement
This program has income limits. Tell us your household size and income so we can check for you.
How many people are in your household?
Count everyone who lives and eats with you — yourself, partner, children, and dependents.
If you do not have one of these, apply anyway and ask what substitutes are accepted.
Most applications take about 60 days to process after submission.
Your ZIP helps you confirm the right local office and state-specific rules.
Other programs in the same category that often go hand-in-hand.