Rural housing preservation grants

The Rural Housing Preservation Grants (CFDA 10.433) program, administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Housing Service, has awarded $100,000.00 to The Housing Assistance Corporation, a non-profit organization based in Hendersonville, North Carolina. The grant, awarded on August 19, 2025, with a completion date of October 19, 2026, will fund housing rehabilitation and repair services for very low- and low-income rural residents in North Carolina. The Housing Assistance Corporation specializes in providing technical assistance, homebuyer education, financial counseling, and accessibility modifications to support affordable housing solutions and community development initiatives in rural areas. Additionally, the organization has previously engaged in sub-grant work, including a housing rehabilitation sub-award from the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency, demonstrating its collaborative approach to addressing rural housing challenges.