RURAL-HOUSING-SERVICE

OneRD Guaranteed Loan Regulation

The Department of Agriculture, through its Rural Utilities Service, Rural Housing Service, and Rural Business-Cooperative Service, has published a final rule establishing the OneRD Guaranteed Loan Regulation. This rule consolidates and updates regulations for guaranteed loan programs across these agencies.

Proposed Information Collection: Form RD 410-8 Applicant Reference Letter

The Rural Housing Service has published a 60-day notice of proposed information collection for Form RD 410-8, the "Applicant Reference Letter" used for credit references. This notice initiates a public comment period, allowing interested parties to provide feedback on the proposed collection.

Notice of Funding Opportunities for Economic and Community Development Program

The Department of Agriculture, through its Rural Business-Cooperative Service, Rural Housing Service, and Rural Utilities Service, has issued a notice announcing funding opportunities for the Strategic Economic and Community Development Program for Fiscal Year 2026. This notice outlines available grants and programs aimed at fostering economic growth and community improvement in rural areas.

Rescinding 30-Day Eviction Notice Rules for Multi-Family Housing

The Rural Housing Service is rescinding its 30-day notification requirements for evictions based on nonpayment of rent in multi-family housing properties. This rule removes a previously established procedural obligation for property managers.

OneRD Annual Notice: Guarantee Fee Rates for FY 2026

The Department of Agriculture's Rural Business-Cooperative Service, Rural Housing Service, and Rural Utilities Service have issued an annual notice detailing guarantee fee rates, periodic retention fee rates, and loan guarantee percentages for Fiscal Year 2026. This notice provides updated financial information for loan guarantee programs.