NAR Letter Supporting the Rural Housing Service for House Agriculture’s RHS Hearing
Issue Date: February 27, 2019
On February 27, NAR sent a letter to Chairman Peterson and Ranking Member Conaway. The letter thanks the Chairman and Ranking member for holding the hearing, “The State of the Rural Economy”. Nearly 20 percent of the U.S. population lives in rural areas or small towns and nearly all of the counties with the highest poverty rates in America are rural. The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) recognizes the uniqueness of rural communities and the key role that housing plays in building strong communities. Specialized programs, like those of the Rural Housing Service, are critical to meeting the needs of Americans living in rural areas.