Changes Related to Insurance Requirements in Multi-Family Housing (MFH) Direct Loan and Grant Programs
rural-development · Rural Housing Service · Rule · Published 2026-04-20 · Effective 2026-05-20 · 91 FR 20863
Document
Document number
2026-07618
Federal Register citation
91 FR 20863
CFR reference
7 CFR 3560
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
rural-development
Sub-agency
Rural Housing Service
Publication date
2026-04-20
Effective date
2026-05-20
USDA docket
Docket No. RHS-23-MFH-0019
Abstract
The Rural Housing Service (RHS or the Agency), a Rural Development (RD) agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), will implement changes related to insurance requirements under the Multi-Family Housing (MFH) Direct Loan and Grant programs. This final rule will align RD insurance coverage types, amounts, and deductibles with affordable housing industry standards to simplify the coverage amounts, deductible limits, and improve customer experience with updated and understandable insurance requirements.