| The Mutual Self Help Housing Program is a
USDA/Rural Development program that makes housing affordable through "sweat
equity.," Families work together as a group under the guidance of a
construction supervisor to build approximately 65% of their homes. The
labor not only acts as the down payment, but can reduce the price of the
home by as much as 25%. There may be additional assistance available for
qualified families; such as a mortgage with a reduced interest rate which
keeps monthly housing payments affordable. |