USDA Rural Development Rescinds Outdated Construction Regulation to Reduce Red Tape and Support Rural Housing

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USDA Rural Development

Washington, D.C., September 1, 2026) — U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development today announced it is proposing to rescind 7 CFR part 1924, an outdated Farmers Home Administration regulation governing certain planning, construction, and development requirements for USDA-financed single-family and multifamily housing.

The action removes a regulation issued in 1987 that predates modern construction practices, today’s USDA Rural Development programs, and the state and local codes that govern residential construction. The rescission advances the Trump-Vance Administration’s commitment to reduce unnecessary federal regulation, respect state and local authority, safeguard taxpayer resources, and expand opportunity in rural America.

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