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Ohio Insider: USDA is Your Partner in Home Ownership

Ohio Insider: USDA is Your Partner in Home Ownership

Nov 6, 2026

Housing affordability is a common concern among REALTORS® across Ohio. Many Ohioans want to become homeowners but may struggle to find a path to homeownership. The USDA Rural Development Home Loan Program can help make that goal more attainable and is a resource REALTORS® throughout the state should know about. 

USDA Rural Development State Director Charles Tassell and USDA Rural Development Housing Program Director Christie Hooks recently sat down with our government affairs team to discuss the programs available to prospective homeowners. 

They cover timely information REALTORS® should know to better assist their clients, including the program's eligibility map and how to determine whether a client may qualify. 

Make sure you and your clients are aware of the financing opportunities USDA offers to eligible prospective homeowners in Ohio. 

Ohio REALTORS® has recorded a webinar featuring this presentation to help members learn more about these programs and how to put them to use. You can also check out the USDA Single Family Housing Programs PDF for additional information. 

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