Notice of Potential Changes to Eligible Area Maps for USDA Rural Development Housing Programs
USDA Rural Development is conducting a review of all areas under its jurisdiction to identify areas that 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 Utah State:
Currently eligible communities under review (population):
1. Cedar City, Iron County
2. Eagle Mountain, Utah County
3. Saratoga Springs, Utah County
4. Tooele City, Tooele County
5. Payson, Utah County
Currently eligible communities under review (rural in character):
6. Payson, Utah County
7. Smithfield, Cache County
8. North Logan, Cache County
9. Santaquin, Utah County
Ineligible communities under review (expansion of ineligible areas):
10. Logan, Cache County
11. St. George, Washington County
12. Washington, Washington County
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 ut.sfh@usda.gov. For details, or questions about specific changes, please contact the Utah State Rural Development Housing Program staff at 801-524-4320.
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