A Guide To Federal Housing and Community Development
Programs for Small Towns and Rural Areas
© Housing Assistance Council, 2003
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Introduction
This report was updated by Art Collings, Sarah Davidson, Mary Stover, Jennifer Pinder, Adrienne Smith, Leslie R. Strauss and other staff of the Housing Assistance Council (HAC). The work that provided the basis for this publication was supported by funding under cooperative agreements H-21132 and H-21292 with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Ndeye Jackson served as Government Technical Representative. The substance and funding of that work are dedicated to the public. HAC is solely responsible for the accuracy of the statements and interpretations contained in this publication and such interpretations do not necessarily reflect the views of the United States Government.
HAC, founded in 1971, is a nonprofit corporation that supports the development of rural low-income housing nationwide. HAC provides technical housing services, loans from a revolving fund, housing program and policy assistance, research and demonstration projects, and training and information services. HAC is an equal opportunity lender.