Apr 1, 2026 | Rural Dispatch
RHC Commissioned Poll Shows Housing Remains Number One Priority for New Yorkers A recent Marist Poll commissioned by the Rural Housing Coalition, continues to show that housing affordability and supply remain the number one concern among New Yorkers. According to the ...
Apr 1, 2026 | Rural Dispatch
RHC Presents at Association of Towns Conference RHC Executive Director Michael Borges presented at the Association of Towns Conference in NYC on Feb. 17th on the topic “Housing Needs Assessments: A Road Map to Addressing Housing Needs in Your Community.” ...
Apr 1, 2026 | Rural Dispatch
Mobile Home Design Competition Gets Underway The Rural Housing Coalition was awarded an AARP grant last summer to conduct a design competition to create a layout more conducive to the needs of seniors and the disabled. RHC has partnered with the UB School of...
Apr 1, 2026 | Rural Dispatch
Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Housing Counseling RFP HCR has been awarded $173 million in federal funding to support Home Equity Conversion Mortgage counseling by HUD Certified Housing Counseling agencies. Grant funds can be used for the following activities: (1)...
Apr 1, 2026 | Rural Dispatch
Rural Resources Commission Newsletter Features Article by RHC The Legislative Commission on Rural Resources Winter edition of their newsletter features an article by RHC Executive Director Michael Borges. The article is an overview of the success we had in 2025 and a...
Jan 14, 2026 | Rural Dispatch
Advocacy Update RHC Executive Director Michael Borges met with several state legislators on January 12th to discuss the 2026 Budget/Legislative Priorities., which were updated to reflect these discussions and feedback. Below are Assemblymember Didi Barrett, Senator...
