This 90-minute webinar highlights barriers, nuances, and solutions to housing survivors in rural communities. Specific emphasis is placed on U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) housing solutions, such as the 515 multi-family housing program. The webinar provides a background overview of the USDA 515 multi-family housing programs, demonstrates ways in which the program interfaces with other housing subsidy programs, and highlights implementation of VAWA in USDA housing programs.
Presentation topics include:
- Dynamics of rural housing access for survivors
- An overview of USDA 515 multi-family Housing Programs
- Use of subsidies in and rent calculations for 515 multi-family housing programs
- VAWA Implementation in USDA Housing Programs
Presenters:
- Shenna Morris (she/her/hers), Vice President, Policy & Systems Change, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV)
- Natalie Maxwell (she/her/hers), Managing Attorney, National Housing Law Project (NHLP)
Additional Related Resources:
FAQ: Rural Rental Housing Options for Survivors of Domestic Violence
Office Hours: Rural Rental Housing Options for Survivors, Webinar Follow-Up