Rural Development increases income limits

Patrick H. Brennan, state director for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development announced that the maximum household income limits for single family housing financing increased effective March 3. To be considered for USDA Rural Development single family housing financing, applicants must meet the income limits for the type of assistance being applied for. The increase in income limits means that more individuals and/or families may be eligible to apply for home purchase or repair loans. Income limits are based on percentages of the median household income of the county inhabited and are listed by the size of the household and county of residence.

USDA Rural Development single family housing programs provide financing to very low to moderate income individuals and families for the purchase of and/or improvements to single family dwellings. Direct loans provide low and very low income people the opportunity to acquire, build, rehabilitate and/or improve single family dwellings in rural areas. Very low income homeowners may receive home repair assistance to make general repairs or modifications, which may improve or modernize a home. Grants, available to homeowners age 62 and older, must be used to remove health or safety hazards or make the property more accessible for household members with disabilities.

To obtain Orleans, Genesee, Monroe and Wyoming Counties income limits, contact the Batavia office or visit http://eligiblity.sc.egov.usda.gov/eligibility.

For information or to apply for assistance visit or contact the office by mail, phone or email at: 29 Liberty Street, Suite 2, Batavia, NY 14020-3294, (585) 343-9167 ext. 2200, nybatavia-rd@one.usda.gov.