Rural self-help housing technical assist

The United States Department of Agriculture Rural Housing Service awarded a $180,000 Project Grant under the Rural Self-Help Housing Technical Assistance program (CFDA 10.420) to Universal Housing Development Corp, a non-profit organization in Arkansas. The funding will support Universal Housing Development Corp in providing technical assistance and other services to help very low- and low-income rural residents in constructing, repairing, and preserving affordable housing through a self-help construction method. Key services to be delivered include construction expertise, homebuyer education, financial counseling, and community outreach to facilitate the development of affordable rural housing. This grant award, with a performance period from May 2025 to July 2026, aligns with the Rural Self-Help Housing Technical Assistance program's objective of enabling individuals and families to build their own homes and reduce overall housing costs through sweat equity.