USDA Rural Development

29 Liberty Street Suite 2 Batavia, NY 14020-3294 www.rd.usda.gov/
Batavia Service Center
585-343-9167 x4

Fax (Batavia)
855-889-1627

Customer Service Center (National)
800-414-1226

New York State Office
315-477-6400

Primary Services
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Grants/Loans, Home Rehabilitation Programs, Low Income Home Loans, Rural Economic Development, USDA Rural Home Purchase Loan Programs

Description
A federal agency working to help improve the economy and quality of life in rural areas. Helps rural residents buy or rent safe, affordable housing and make health and safety repairs to their homes. Programs include Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program, Single Family Housing Direct Home Loans, and Single Family Housing Repair Loans & Grants.

Offers loans, grants, and loan guarantees to help create jobs and support economic development and essential services such as housing; health care; first responder services and equipment; and water, electric, and communications infrastructure.

Promotes economic development by supporting loans to businesses through banks, credit unions, and community-managed lending pools. Offers technical assistance and information to help agricultural producers and cooperatives get started and improve the effectiveness of their operations.

Provides technical assistance to help communities undertake community empowerment programs.

Hours
Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm.

Eligibility
Low and very low income; reasonable credit history.

Service Area: Nationwide.

Intake Process
Call for information.

Program Fees
Vary; call for information.

Handicap Accessible?
Yes

Date of Official Change
May 12, 2021