The Housing Assistance Council (HAC) is a national nonprofit organization founded in 1971 that supports affordable housing efforts throughout rural America. Its mission is to improve housing conditions for the rural poor, with an emphasis on the poorest households in the most rural communities. HAC provides below-market financing, technical assistance and training, research, and policy analysis to strengthen local organizations and expand affordable housing opportunities in rural areas.
Affordable housing development, rural housing finance, community development, federal rural housing programs, housing assistance for low-income households, and policies addressing rural poverty and housing quality
Foundation grants, federal contracts and program funding, and revenue from below-market loan financing and related services
Collaborates with rural community development organizations, nonprofit housing developers, USDA Rural Development, HUD, and other national housing and community development intermediaries
Non-profit organization
