Self-help housing resources
General resources
- USDA Administration Notice AN no. 4842 – Self-Help Technical Assistance Grants High Risk Determination
- USDA Administration Notice AN No. 4840 – Supervised and Bank Accounts and Custodial Accounts Used in Conjunction with Self-Help Technical Assistance Grants
- USDA Administration Notice AN No. 4831 – Self-Help Rehabilitation Program Guidance Acquisition and Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Projects
- USDA Administrative Notice AN No. 4828 – Self-Help Technical Assistance Grant Application Processing
- USDA Administrative Notice AN No. 4827 – Self-Help Technical Assistance Grant Extensions and Final Evaluation
- USDA Administrative Notice (AN) AN No. 4252 – Subject: Indirect Costing
- USDA Administrative Notice Feb. 14, 2013 – New Homes Constructed Under Specific Energy Efficiency Programs as a Compensating Factor
- 502/504 Applicant Video Orientation Guide
- Form RD 3550-23 Applicant Orientation Guide
- Form RD 2006-38 — Rural Development Environmental Justice and Civil Rights Impact Analysis Certification
- Form RD 400-8 — Compliance Review
- Single Family Housing Direct USDA banded income pilot—new income limits interactive map
- SH Application Instructions and Forms Links – March 2017
- Modest Housing Determination letter, Feb. 4, 2014
- Federal Financial Report SF 425
- Generic Building Group Membership and Labor Agreement (posted 4-6-10)
- RCAC SHARES Crib Sheet, revised 3-10
- Self-Help Housing Fact Sheet
- Principles for Good Governance and Ethical Practice: A Guide for Charities and Foundations
RD regulations and guidance forms
Due to technical problems, some of the RD forms are no longer available to outside staff on the USDA website. Until the accessibility problems are resolved, you can download the forms you need for your application here or contact your local RD office. For a complete and up-to-date listing of the forms and regulations, please go to the USDA website here: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/RegulationsAndGuidance.html.
523 Grant
- SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance 4-30-12
- SF-425 Federal Financial Report
- SF-425 Instructions
- SF-270 Request for Advance or Reimbursement
- FORM AD-1047, Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters – Primary Covered Transactions
- FORM AD-1049, Certification Regarding Drug-Free Workplace Requirements
- FORM RD 1940-1, Request for Obligation of Funds
- FORM RD 400-4, Assurance Agreement
