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STAKEHOLDER ANNOUNCEMENT
NOTICE OF POTENTIAL CHANGES TO ELIGIBLE AREA MAPS FOR USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT HOUSING PROGRAMS
March 7, 2023
USDA Rural Development is conducting a review of all areas under its jurisdiction to identify areas that may no longer qualify as rural for housing programs. The last rural area reviews were performed in 2017-2018 using 2015 American Community Survey (ACS) data. Rural area designations are reviewed every five years. This review will utilize the 2020 United States decennial census data.
Based on the 2020 US census data and rural area guidance located in Handbook HB-1-3550, Chapter 5, the rural eligibility designation is under review for the following areas in Minnesota:
Currently eligible communities under review:
- Big Lake
- Buffalo
- Faribault
- Monticello
- Northfield
- Owatonna
- St. Peter
- Waconia
- Willmar
Ineligible communities under review (expansion/reconsideration of ineligible areas) boundary adjustments:
- Austin area
- Duluth area
- Mankato area
- Moorhead area
- Twin Cities metropolitan area
- Rochester area
- St. Cloud area
- Winona area
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 housing programs. Comments should be sent to SFHDirectMN@usda.gov. For details, or questions about specific changes, please contact the Minnesota Rural Development Housing Program staff at 763-689-3354, ext. 108.
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