A Study of Farmers Home Administration Single Family Housing Allocation Formula

摘要

The objective of the study was to statistically analyze the present formula of allocating funds based on low income and substandard housing. It appears from the analyses conducted that the present allocation formula has generally put available resources in the areas where needy people live and substandard housing exists; however, other allocation formulas may be better. It was also determined that the use of a different population element does not significantly affect how funds are distributed, and that a Census defined population can be substituted for the FmHA rural population estimate. It was further discovered that the inclusion of factors for growth, housing costs and eligible low-income population in the formula would make it more responsive to housing needs in the various States.