RHS
Federal agency responsible for regulations under RHS.
9 regulationsOneRD Guaranteed Loan Regulation
This regulation from the Rural Housing Service (RHS) updates rules for government-backed loans that help people in rural areas buy homes or start businesses. The changes aim to make it easier for rural families and entrepreneurs to access affordable financing by adjusting how the government guarantees these loans.
Removal of Obsolete Regulation
The Rural Housing Service (RHS) is removing an outdated regulation that is no longer used or needed. This cleanup helps reduce unnecessary government rules and makes it easier for people to understand which regulations actually apply to RHS programs.
Removal of Unconstitutional Preferences Based on Race and Sex in Response to Court Ruling
This regulation requires the Rural Housing Service (RHS) to stop using race and sex as factors in its housing programs and decisions, following a court ruling that found such preferences unconstitutional. The change affects how the federal government distributes rural housing loans and assistance, potentially altering who qualifies for these benefits.
Multifamily Housing Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing Program Requirement to Submit a Market Study
The federal government is proposing a new rule that would require developers seeking loans for rural apartment complexes to submit a market study showing there is actual demand for housing in that area. This helps ensure that taxpayer-backed loans go to housing projects that people actually need and can afford to rent.
Revisions to the Calculation of Annual Household Income and Net Family Assets in the Section 515 Rural Rental Housing and Section 514/516 Farm Labor Housing Programs
The federal government is updating how it calculates income and assets for people applying for affordable rental housing in rural areas and farm worker housing programs. These changes affect who qualifies for assistance and how much support they can receive.
Updating Manufactured Housing Provisions; Correction
The Rural Housing Service is correcting and updating its rules for manufactured homes (mobile homes) to ensure they meet current standards and fix any errors in previous regulations. These changes affect people who buy, sell, or finance manufactured homes in rural areas through federal loan programs.
Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program Changes Related to Special Servicing Options; Correction
The Rural Housing Service (RHS) is making corrections to rules about how lenders can handle loans for single-family homes in rural areas, specifically updating options for when borrowers have trouble making payments. This change helps ensure that struggling homeowners have clearer paths to keep their homes through loan modification and payment plans instead of losing them to foreclosure.
Multifamily Housing Program Update to the Credit Report Process
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Housing Service (RHS) is updating how it checks credit reports for people applying for multifamily housing loans. This change aims to make the credit review process fairer and more consistent when people want to rent or get loans for apartment buildings in rural areas.
Updating Manufactured Housing Provisions
This regulation updates federal rules for manufactured housing (mobile homes) to modernize standards and requirements. The changes aim to make it easier for people to buy, own, and maintain manufactured homes while ensuring they meet current safety and quality standards.