In this issue:
502 Direct Loan Packaging Program increases access to home ownership
In February, Daphne Rotolo received some distressing news from a woman she was helping to find better housing. As a homeownership assistant with Housing Resources of Western Colorado, she’s seen and heard about many troublesome living situations. This was among the worst. Read more
Dear Sher
My organization wants to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect rate in our next 523 TA grant proposal. Can we do that? Read Sher’s advice
RCAC’s hiring—we’re looking for a financial specialist
Your financial management skills can make a real difference in rural communities! The financial management specialist trains nonprofit housing organizations and local and tribal government agencies to strengthen accounting systems, more effectively manage resources and better understand cost of services and products. Apply here
USDA Proposed Rule – Income Banding, Net Family Assets, and Area Loan Limits
On Aug. 31, 2018, Federal Register published a Proposed Rule to seek comments on proposed changes. Read the proposed changes
HAC 2018 Rural Housing Conference
The conference features more than 40 workshops where participants will learn best practices for rural housing development, organizational management and resource development, as well as innovative approaches to housing and community development. The event also offers a pre-conference day packed with gatherings for coalitions, associations and working groups. More information and registration
RCAC’s Self-Help Builder News is funded by USDA Rural Development
The newsletter is published quarterly for the western region self-help network at no cost to subscribers. We encourage correspondence and contributions.
Stanley Keasling, chief executive officer
Angela Sisco, executive editor
asisco@rcac.orgSharon Wills, managing editor
swills@rcac.orgEditorial office, West Sacramento, CA (916) 447-2854
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