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Local officials say USDA announced end to self‑help housing program; county to seek confirmation
Summary
Commissioners and staff discussed local self‑help housing progress and heard a report that the USDA has announced it will stop its self‑help housing program; county staff said they will follow up to confirm implications for local projects.
Daggett County commissioners heard an update on local self‑help housing efforts and were told the U.S. Department of Agriculture is ending its self‑help housing program, a change that could affect future projects.
"This morning, it was announced that the USDA is going to stop that program," said Peggy White, who provided the update, noting local projects have been progressing. The Chair asked staff to reach out for confirmation and said the change would be disappointing if it is confirmed. County officials did not provide a timeline or written notice of the USDA decision during the meeting.
Why it matters: the self‑help program has supported locally led housing projects; without confirmation of the USDA decision and detail on transition plans, county staff and partners said they need to assess whether currently planned projects can continue or need alternate funding. The commission did not take formal action on the item at the meeting and directed staff to follow up with USDA and report back.
