The mission of the Housing Assistance Council is to improve housing conditions for the rural poor, with an emphasis on the poorest of the poor in the most rural places.


A nonprofit corporation headquartered in Washington, D.C., the Housing Assistance Council (HAC) has been helping local organizations build affordable homes in rural America since 1971. HAC emphasizes local solutions, empowerment of the poor, reduced dependence, and self-help strategies. HAC assists in the development of both single- and multi-family homes and promotes homeownership for working low-income rural families through a self-help, "sweat equity"​ construction method. The Housing Assistance Council offers services to public, nonprofit, and private organizations throughout the rural United States. HAC also maintains a special focus on high-need groups and regions: Indian country, the Mississippi Delta, farmworkers, the Southwest border colonias, and Appalachia.

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David Lipsetz

Tatenda Dzvimbo

Samantha Booth

Jennifer McAllister

Hillary Presecan Ma, Cnm

Leonel Parra

Dan Stern

The Housing and Community Development team at the Housing Assistance Council focuses on fostering sustainable housing solutions and enhancing community resilience in rural areas. This team collaborates with local organizations to develop affordable housing projects, implement community placemaking initiatives, and provide technical assistance and resources. By emphasizing empowerment and self-help strategies, they aim to improve living conditions for low-income families while addressing the unique needs of high-need regions and groups.

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