Housing Assistance Council

The Housing Assistance Council is a nonprofit corporation based in Washington, D.C. It is a relatively large organization with 72 employees. The Housing Assistance Council focuses on improving housing conditions for low-income families in rural areas. They provide services to public, nonprofit, and private organizations throughout the United States, with a particular emphasis on high-need groups and regions such as Indian country, the Mississippi Delta, farmworkers, colonias, and Appalachia. The Housing Assistance Council distinguishes itself through its commitment to local solutions, empowerment of the poor, reduced dependence, and self-help strategies. They promote homeownership for working low-income rural families through a self-help, "sweat equity" construction method. For more information about the Housing Assistance Council and its services, please contact them directly.