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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Rural Housing Service (RHS) Rural Housing Service (RHS) The term 'Rural Housing Service (RHS) ' as it applies to the area of agriculture can be defined as ' The USDA agency responsible for administering the housing programs including direct loans, loan guarantees, rental assistance payments, and grants for low income families residing in rural areas. The agency also administers the community facility loan and grant programs. USDA’s Rural Housing Service administers various housing programs intended to aid in the development of rural America. Rural housing programs are divided into three categories: community facilities, single family housing, and multi-family housing. These programs were formerly operated by the Rural Development Administration and the Farmers Home Administration'. About the author
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