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ATTACHMENT 12-A
Determining Eligible Areas Using the Public Website
https://eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov
Select “Single Family Housing Guaranteed” from the menu.
The additional menu options for the guaranteed loan program will be available. The “Property Eligibility Disclaimer” will be displayed. Read the disclaimer and select “Accept.”
Enter the address of the property to determine if it is located in an eligible rural area. Every effort is made to ensure eligible rural areas inquiries are provided an accurate response. If a property is deemed “Ineligible” or “Unable to Determine,” lenders can obtain assistance by contacting the Guaranteed Policy, Analysis and Communications Branch at sfhgld.program@usda.gov.
(03-09-16) SPECIAL PN 12-58 Revised (11-29-22) SPECIAL PN Guidance documents lack the force and effect of law, unless expressly authorized by statute or incorporated into a contract. USDA may not cite, use, or rely on any guidance that is not available through their guidance portal, except to establish historical facts.
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The eligibility determination is returned. It may be Eligible, Ineligible, or Unable to Determine. In the example below the property is eligible.
The map view may be changed by selecting the “Switch Basemap” option.
(03-09-16) SPECIAL PN 12-59 Revised (11-29-22) SPECIAL PN Guidance documents lack the force and effect of law, unless expressly authorized by statute or incorporated into a contract. USDA may not cite, use, or rely on any guidance that is not available through their guidance portal, except to establish historical facts.
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(03-09-16) SPECIAL PN 12-60 Revised (11-29-22) SPECIAL PN Guidance documents lack the force and effect of law, unless expressly authorized by statute or incorporated into a contract. USDA may not cite, use, or rely on any guidance that is not available through their guidance portal, except to establish historical facts.
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If an exact address is unknown, the user may click on a State from the U.S. map to review eligible and ineligible areas.
(03-09-16) SPECIAL PN 12-61 Revised (11-29-22) SPECIAL PN Guidance documents lack the force and effect of law, unless expressly authorized by statute or incorporated into a contract. USDA may not cite, use, or rely on any guidance that is not available through their guidance portal, except to establish historical facts.
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This is a closer look at Texas. A double click will enhance zoom. The darker colored areas will provide users with a good idea of eligible and ineligible areas. All property eligibility determinations will be made by USDA. Questions regarding property eligibility determinations made from this online tool should be directed to the Policy, Analysis and Communications Branch at sfhgld.program@usda.gov to obtain additional clarification.
(03-09-16) SPECIAL PN 12-62 Revised (11-29-22) SPECIAL PN Guidance documents lack the force and effect of law, unless expressly authorized by statute or incorporated into a contract. USDA may not cite, use, or rely on any guidance that is not available through their guidance portal, except to establish historical facts.