USDA Section 521 Rural Rental Assistance
Federal rent subsidy paid directly to USDA-financed multi-family rural housing landlords on behalf of low-income tenants. Tenants pay 30% of adjusted income for rent; USDA covers the gap up to fair-market rent. Administered by USDA Rural Development.
Potential Benefit
~$8,000/year in rent subsidy (tenant pays 30% of adjusted income)
Who Qualifies
Low-income tenants living in USDA-financed Section 515 multi-family rural housing properties
Only available in USDA-financed Section 515 multi-family rural housing properties. Use the USDA Rural Rentals Directory (rdmfhrentals.sc.egov.usda.gov) to find participating properties in your area. Income limits vary by location — typically below 80% of Area Median Income (AMI).
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