Notice of Changes to Eligible Area Maps for
USDA Rural Development Single Family Housing Programs

Public Comments Regarding the Potential Loss of Eligibility will be Accepted for the Next 90 Days

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development is conducting a review of all areas under its jurisdiction to identify areas that no longer qualify as rural for the Single Family Housing Programs. 

This review is done every five years. The last rural area review was performed in 2012-2013 using the 2010 Census data. The current review will utilize the 2015 American Community Survey (ACS) data.

Based on the 2015 ACS data and rural area guidance located in USDA Handbook HB-1-3550, Chapter 5, the rural eligibility designation is under review for the following areas in Oregon:

1. Damascus, OR
2. Grants Pass, OR
3. Deschutes River Woods, OR – census-designated place (CDP)
4. Sherwood, OR
5. Wilsonville, OR
6. Central Point, OR
7. Hayesville, OR – CDP
8. Four Corners, OR – CDP
9. Bethany, OR – CDP

The public shall have 90 days from the date of this public notice to submit comments regarding the potential loss of eligibility for Rural Development Single Family Housing Programs. Comments should be sent to guarantee.questions@or.usda.gov. 

For details, or questions about specific changes, please contact the Oregon Rural Development Single Family Housing Program staff at (503) 414-3353.