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Housing in Rural America: A Historical Look Back

USDA Rural Housing Programs

Building Dreams: The Mutual Self-Help Housing Program

Take a look at how the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has historically addressed housing in rural America through program brochures.

“Home is the center of our daily lives. It’s the place for family and friends. It’s where we are safe from the worries of the world. Home is where we relax in comfort.”*

*From Building Dreams: The Mutual Self-Help Housing Program. USDA.

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Farm Housing Loans

Rural Housing Loans

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Cooperative Housing for Rural America

A Place to Live: Buying or Repairing a Home With Help From USDA's Single Family Housing Direct Loan Programs

Cover Art of Senior Citizen Housing brochure PA-640

Housing for Senior Citizens