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News from rural America.

Policy briefings, research releases, and stories from the communities we serve.

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PolicyJuly 30, 2026

Rural Provisions in the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act

A breakdown of what the bill's rural provisions would mean for USDA housing programs and small-town developers.

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ReportMay 27, 2026

HAC's 2025 Annual Report

A year of lending, training, and research — with the numbers and the communities behind them.

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PartnershipMay 26, 2026

Home Depot Foundation Partnership Expands Support for Rural Veterans

New funding extends critical home repairs for veterans living in rural counties across nine states.

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ResearchApril 14, 2026

Taking Stock: Rural Housing Conditions County by County

Our flagship data release maps poverty, cost burden, and housing quality across rural America.

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CommunityMarch 3, 2026

Rosaleda Village: Farmworker Housing That Lasts

How a Central Valley development paired HAC capital with local leadership to house farmworker families.