Dear Resettlement Partners,
The USDA’s Rural Housing Program may be an option for housing Afghans in your local community.
USDA has shared this one-page overview, which gives you some information about the program and how Afghans might benefit.
If you are interested in assistance from the USDA Rural Housing Service Program, please contact the following USDA staff:
Both Mike and Julie have significant experience in the Multifamily program and will be your link to field staff, property owners and management agents.
There is also a current list of vacancies - some 10,000 units countrywide - and a map that helps visually identify where the majority of housing is located. USDA has the most availability in the "dark red" areas highlighted on the map.
USDA has briefed us that they will work with their landlords to house Afghan parolees whenever possible.
In Solidarity,
Rachel Pollock
