Official Summary

9/29/2010--Introduced.Rural Energy Communities Development Act of 2010 - Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to make water and waste facility loans to an eligible city, town, or incorporated area with a population of less than 20,000 that has, from January 1999 through December

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Official Summary

9/29/2010--Introduced.Rural Energy Communities Development Act of 2010 - Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to make water and waste facility loans to an eligible city, town, or incorporated area with a population of less than 20,000 that has, from January 1999 through December 2009, experienced energy sector job growth of not less than 20%. Makes such loans available for:
(1) essential community facilities, including water conservation, waste disposal facilities, transportation facilities, and affordable housing;
(2) land acquisition;
(3) staff; and
(4) comprehensive community or housing plan updates. Prohibits the Secretary from making or entering into a loan commitment after September 30, 2012. Directs the Secretary to waive income limitations for FY2011-FY2016 for certain:
(1) rural housing loans, including Doug Bereuter single-family housing loan guarantees;
(2) low- and moderate-income rural housing loans; and
(3) multifamily rural rental housing loan guarantees.

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