USDA State Director for Hawaii and the Western Pacific Chris Kanazawa announced today that the Rural Development Agency is soliciting applications for the Farm Labor Housing Loans and Grants. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Pre-applications are due by 5 p.m. April 12 to the Hawaii State Office.
The Farm Labor Housing Loan and Grant Programs provide affordable financing for the development of housing for domestic farm laborers. Housing may be constructed in rural and urban areas with a demonstrated need. Qualified applicants include: farmers, associations of both farmers and farmworkers, family farm corporations, federally-recognized tribes, nonprofit organizations, and most state and local governmental entities.
Approved applicants receive a 1 percent fixed rate with up to a 33-year payback period. Funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Pre-application packages may be obtained from and submitted to:
USDA Rural Development
Room 311, Federal Building
154 Waianuenue Ave.
Hilo, HI 96720
Telephone: (808) 933-8300
Further information on USDA Rural Development Farm Labor Housing Loans and Grants Programs is available at any local office and on page 1611 of the January 13, 2016, Federal Register.
President Obama’s plan for rural America has brought about historic investment and resulted in stronger rural communities. Under the President’s leadership, these investments in housing, community facilities, businesses and infrastructure have empowered rural America to continue leading the way-strengthening America’s economy, small towns and rural communities.