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A fence in a pastureBest Places to Live in Rural America
Progressive Farmer Magazine.
An annual listing of counties within the USA that are ranked the best in rural living and is based on a variety of statistics and criteria. Watch the Today Show Video Clip of the 2007 list.
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Image of the eye of a hurricaneRural Disaster Assistance
USDA. NAL. Rural Information Center.
Resources for disaster assistance.
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Map of the United StatesState Housing Finance Agencies
National Council of State Housing Agencies.
This is a listing of State Housing Agencies for more information on the programs offered through them.
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United States Department of Agriculture logoRural Housing Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture. Rural Development.
These Housing programs help individuals by providing loans and grants for housing related needs.
  • State and Local Offices
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    A brick houseBuying a Home
    U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
    Step-by-step home buying information and housing programs for individuals.
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    A brown houseHomes for Sale from Federal Agencies
    United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
    Several federal agencies have properties to sell. This site provdies links to information on those listings.
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    The United States of AmericaHome Loan Program for Veterans
    Department of Veterans Affairs.
    Provides a listing of homeowner guides and information on home programs for Veterans and a link to regional home centers.
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    rebuilding after a disasterFederal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency
    U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Department of Energy. Energy Star.
    "Tax credits are available for many types of home improvements including adding insulation, replacement windows, and certain high efficiency heating and cooling equipment."
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    A white house on a dirt hillHabitat for Humanity
    Habitat for Humanity International.
    A nonprofit, housing organization that "builds and rehabilitates simple, decent houses with the help of the homeowner (partner) families. Habitat houses are sold to partner families at no profit and financed with affordable loans."
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    Home in need of repairsSubprime and Predatory Lending in Rural America  (PDF|297 KB)
    Carsey Institute.
    "Mortgage lending practices that can trap low-income rural people."
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    House in need of repairsLow-Income Home Energy Assistance Program
    DHHS. Administration for Children and Families. Office of Community Services. Division of Energy Assistance.
    "To assist low income households, particularly those with the lowest incomes that pay a high proportion of household income for home energy, primarily in meeting their immediate home energy needs."
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    A mother holding a babyGetting Energy Assistance
    The National Fuel Fund Network.
    Lisitng of state programs that offer additional energy assistance to those in need.
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    Family Around a TableMake Your Home An Energy Efficient Home
    U.S. Department of Energy. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Environmental Protection Agency.
    "Many households could save 20-30 percent on their household energy bills by implementing energy efficiency improvements. Energy Savers primarily focuses on existing homes — both owned and rented."
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    An adaptive kitchen featureDisabilityInfo.gov: Housing
    U.S. Department of Labor. Office of Disability Employment Policy.
    "This section of DisabilityInfo.gov provides information on housing laws, design and technical advice for people with disabilities, their family members, public housing organizations and the nation's builders."
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    Manufactured Housing Institute
    Manufactured Housing Institute.
  • How to Buy a Manufactured Home
  • Manufactured Housing Consumer Center
  • Purchasing a Manufactured Home
  • The FHA 207m Program
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    telephonePublic Housing Agency Contact Information
    U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
    "If you need public housing assistance or would like specific information about public housing programs such as housing choice vouchers, please contact your local Public Housing Agency."
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    HandshakeRebuilding Together: Helping Homeowners Live in Warmth, Safety and Independence
    Rebuilding Together.
    "Volunteers Rebuilding and Repairing the Homes of Those in Need."
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    Family photograph of parents with a childA Consumer Guide to Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
    U.S. DOE. Energy efficiency and Rewable Energy.
    "Explore your options for saving energy and using renewable energy at home, at work, in your community, and while driving."
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