June is not only National Dairy Month, it’s also National Homeownership Month.

“Homeownership provides a strong foundation for hard-working people to build household wealth and climb the ladder of prosperity,” said Acting Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Joel Baxley. “By helping rural Americans achieve the dream of homeownership, USDA is supporting benefits that extend far beyond the home, resulting in stronger, more prosperous rural communities.”

USDA Single Family Housing programs have served more than 4.4 million families in rural America since President Truman signed the Housing Act in 1949. Throughout June, USDA employees will celebrate National Homeownership Month with events across the nation that demonstrate USDA’s commitment to provide access to affordable housing for rural Americans.

Rural Development has several programs that support rural homeownership, including:

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