The Funding Sources Inventory tool allows you to search a database of funding sources created for this guide to determine which may be relevant to consider for your development. Use the filters at the top of the page to narrow down the list of possible sources based on the characteristics of your development. The funding sources shown in the list at the bottom will be those that match at least one of the criteria from each of the filter categories you have selected (in other words, the filters use OR logic within each filter category and AND logic across filter categories). Review the remaining list to learn more about each program. You can click the “Details” button to display detailed information about each funding source.

Eligible UsesInclude funding that can be used for:

Eligible RecipientsInclude funding that can be used by:

Eligible Home TypesInclude funding that can be used for:

Funding TypeInclude the following type(s) of funding:

Affordability RequirementsShow funding that may have affordability requirements?

Geographic LimitationsInclude funding designated for:

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USDA Single Family Housing Direct Home Loans (aka Section 502 loans)
This program assists low- and very-low-income applicants obtain decent, safe and sanitary housing in eligible rural areas by providing payment assistance to increase an applicant’s repayment ability. Payment assistance is a type of subsidy that reduces the mortgage payment for a short time. The amount of assistance is determined by the adjusted family income.
Details
Eligible home types:
2,000 square feet or less, no in-ground swimming pools, not have market value in excess of the applicable area loan limit set by USDA. Homes must be used as a primary residence and should not be designed for income producing activities.
Eligible recipients:
Low-income households who lack decent, safe and sanitary housing but are unable to obtain a loan from other resources
Eligible uses:
To help low-income individuals or households purchase homes in rural areas Build, repair, renovate or relocate a home Purchase and prepare sites (including providing water and sewage facilities)
Affordability requirements:
Funding must be used to support homeownership for low and very-low-income families living in rural areas
Geography funding is available to :
Eligible rural areas as defined by USDA
Maximum financial assistance per project:
Varies depending on applicant's assessed repayment ability and the area loan limit for the county in which the property is located
Additional notes or requirements:
Links to more information:
VA Native American Veteran Direct Loan Program 
The Native American Direct Loan (NADL) program is designed to assist households headed by Native Veterans in accessing financing to buy, build, or improve a home on federal trust land.
Details
Eligible home types:
Primary residences
Eligible recipients:
Veterans who are Native American or are married to someone who is Native American
Eligible uses:
Buy, build, or improve a home on federal trust land
Affordability requirements:
Geography funding is available to :
Federal trust land
Maximum financial assistance per project:
Varies based on applicant credit history, income, and assets
Additional notes or requirements:
Links to more information:
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USDA Single Family Housing Direct Home Loans (aka Section 502 loans)
This program assists low- and very-low-income applicants obtain decent, safe and sanitary housing in eligible rural areas by providing payment assistance to increase an applicant’s repayment ability. Payment assistance is a type of subsidy that reduces the mortgage payment for a short time. The amount of assistance is determined by the adjusted family income.
Details
Eligible home types:
2,000 square feet or less, no in-ground swimming pools, not have market value in excess of the applicable area loan limit set by USDA. Homes must be used as a primary residence and should not be designed for income producing activities.
Eligible recipients:
Low-income households who lack decent, safe and sanitary housing but are unable to obtain a loan from other resources
Eligible uses:
To help low-income individuals or households purchase homes in rural areas Build, repair, renovate or relocate a home Purchase and prepare sites (including providing water and sewage facilities)
Affordability requirements:
Funding must be used to support homeownership for low and very-low-income families living in rural areas
Geography funding is available to :
Eligible rural areas as defined by USDA
Maximum financial assistance per project:
Varies depending on applicant's assessed repayment ability and the area loan limit for the county in which the property is located
Additional notes or requirements:
Links to more information:
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