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.

Non Profit

Property Development

Housing Assistance Council

David Lipsetz

Tatenda Dzvimbo

Samantha Booth

Jennifer McAllister

Hillary Presecan Ma, Cnm

Leonel Parra

Dan Stern

The Research and Analysis team at the Housing Assistance Council conducts in-depth studies and data analysis to inform policies and practices that improve housing conditions for rural low-income populations. This team focuses on evaluating housing needs, identifying trends, and assessing the impact of HAC’s programs, while also producing reports that guide strategic initiatives and empower local organizations in their mission to enhance affordable housing opportunities in rural America.

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Housing and Community Development

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