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Illinois

SD Ortega talks about Rural Opportunity Zones
July 23, 2026 --- State Director Ortega spoke on OZ 2.0 at the Southern Illinois Now Annual Development Day in Marion. Under the leadership of President Trump and Secretary Rollins, OZ 2.0 will bring big impacts to rural Illinois!

Illinois Rural Development State Office 
2118 West Park Court, Suite A
Champaign, IL 61821
TEL: (217) 403-6200

Email: RD.IL.General.Inquiries@usda.gov    Please identify the Illinois county associated with your inquiry.

NEWS RELEASES

View a summary of programs. View here

Read the Summer 2026 Newsletter. View here 

We are celebrating the 100th anniversary of Route 66! State Director Ortega recently highlighted some of the many USDA investments along Route 66. View here.  

View a collection of photos from the USDA Rural Development Illinois Office, highlighting our work and the communities we serve. These images showcase real examples of how our programs support rural businesses, improve housing, and strengthen infrastructure across Illinois. View here 

Questions about Multifamily Housing Programs? Call 1-800-292-8293

Rural Development Success Stories

Candace Perry was joined by USDA Rural Development State Director Jesus Ortega to celebrate her new home that was financed through Rural Development, Will County Habitat for Humanity, and other partners.

Building Stability, One Family at a Time

Across Illinois, Habitat for Humanity affiliates are demonstrating that safe, stable, and affordable homeownership becomes achievable when communities unite around a common purpose. Through strong partnerships between USDA Rural Development and Illinois Habitat for Humanity affiliates, families who once faced housing insecurity are now gaining access to the opportunities that homeownership provides.Together, USDA…
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Featured Programs

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Resources

Check Eligibility
Check a home, town or service location to verify eligibility for Rural Programs

Manage your USDA Loan
You can create an account and manage your current loan through the Customer Service Center (CSC) portal. You can also contact the CSC at 800-414-1226

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Rural Development News

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