CBO releases cost estimate for federal rural housing credit programs

The Congressional Budget Office released a cost estimate on April 29, 2026, analyzing USDA Rural Housing Service credit programs including Section 502 direct loans for very-low and low-income households and guaranteed loans with 90% USDA guarantees for moderate-income rural borrowers. The report informed FY2027 budget deliberations. (Housing Assistance Council, Apr. 30, 2026)