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USDA Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program (Section 502 Guaranteed) - Nevada

USDA Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program (Section 502 Guaranteed) - Nevada is a first mortgage for homebuyers in Nevada, administered by USDA Rural Development, Rural Housing Service (Nevada State Office, Carson City).

Last verified Source: USDA Rural Development, Rural Housing Service (Nevada State Office, Carson City)

The program asks for

  • The home is occupied as a primary residence
  • On credit: No credit score requirement; applicants must demonstrate willingness and ability to manage and repay debt
  • Residency: U.S. citizen, U.S. non-citizen national, or qualified alien; must occupy the home as primary residence
  • Income may not exceed 115% of area median; property must be in an eligible rural area; borrower must be unable to obtain conventional financing without PMI; must occupy as primary residence; U.S. citizen/national/qualified alien. Interest rates vary and are negotiated between borrower and approved lender (30-year fixed).
  • A home in Nevada

It doesn’t cover

  • Households above 115% of area median income

These are the program's own published rules, not a decision about any individual — the administering agency and a lender determine who actually qualifies.

Income limit

115% of the area median income where the home is

HUD sets the area median income each year. The limit changes with household size, so a family of five has a higher limit than a single homebuyer.

Where it applies

Nevada’s homes

  • 60.4% single-family
  • 5.2% townhouse
  • 7.2% 2–4 units
  • 21.8% 5+ units
  • 5.4% mobile & other

A tick marks a kind of home the program’s record lists. The agency confirms it for the home you choose.

$435,400

Nevada median home value

22%

built before 1980

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year.

How to apply

  1. Contact USDA Rural Development, Rural Housing Service (Nevada State Office, Carson City) to reserve funds

    Funds are reserved through Applications accepted from approved lenders on an ongoing basis (Oct 1 - Sep 30), and are subject to availability.

  2. Work with a lender who handles the program

    Hey Prescott is not a lender and does not accept applications; this page describes the program so a homebuyer can take it to a lender or housing counselor.

Questions about this program

What is USDA Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program (Section 502 Guaranteed) - Nevada?

USDA Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program (Section 502 Guaranteed) - Nevada is a first mortgage for homebuyers in Nevada, administered by USDA Rural Development, Rural Housing Service (Nevada State Office, Carson City). The USDA Section 502 Guaranteed Loan Program helps approved lenders offer 100% financed, no-money-down mortgages to low- and moderate-income households buying a primary residence in eligible rural areas of Nevada. USDA Rural Development backs the loan with a 90% note guarantee, reducing lender risk so borrowers can finance the home with no down payment. It is distinct from the Section 502 Direct program in that loans are originated and serviced by private approved lenders rather than directly by USDA. There is no set maximum purchase price and no credit score requirement, though income may not exceed 115% of area median. 100% financing with no down payment. 30-year fixed rate. No set maximum purchase price. No minimum credit score requirement. Closing costs/repairs can be financed. No limit on gift funds. Not restricted to first-time buyers. Funding comes from USDA Rural Development (Housing Act of 1949, Section 502(h)); loan guarantee program.

Do you have to pay it back?

USDA Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program (Section 502 Guaranteed) - Nevada is a first mortgage and is repaid under the terms set by USDA Rural Development, Rural Housing Service (Nevada State Office, Carson City). The assistance is recorded in First position. Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.

Who qualifies?

USDA Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program (Section 502 Guaranteed) - Nevada is open to homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. On credit, the program states: No credit score requirement; applicants must demonstrate willingness and ability to manage and repay debt. Residency requirement: U.S. citizen, U.S. non-citizen national, or qualified alien; must occupy the home as primary residence. Income may not exceed 115% of area median; property must be in an eligible rural area; borrower must be unable to obtain conventional financing without PMI; must occupy as primary residence; U.S. citizen/national/qualified alien. Interest rates vary and are negotiated between borrower and approved lender (30-year fixed).

What are the income limits?

USDA Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program (Section 502 Guaranteed) - Nevada limits household income to 115% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size. Adjusted household income may not exceed 115% of the area median household income for the county where the home is located (per USDA income eligibility tables). The limit applies to total household income, not only the borrower’s. Area median income figures are published by HUD and updated annually, so check the current table for the county before relying on a number.

What kind of home can it be used for?

USDA Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program (Section 502 Guaranteed) - Nevada caps the purchase price as follows: No set maximum purchase price; loans based on repayment ability and appraised value; no acreage limit if common for the area. Eligible property types include Single Family, Condo, Townhouse, and Manufactured. New construction is eligible. Manufactured homes are eligible.

Where does it apply?

USDA Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program (Section 502 Guaranteed) - Nevada serves homebuyers purchasing anywhere in Nevada.

How do you apply?

Applications for USDA Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program (Section 502 Guaranteed) - Nevada go through USDA Rural Development, Rural Housing Service (Nevada State Office, Carson City), which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site. Funds are reserved through Applications accepted from approved lenders on an ongoing basis (Oct 1 - Sep 30). Hey Prescott is not a lender and does not accept applications; this page describes the program so a homebuyer can take it to a lender or housing counselor.

Program terms are set by USDA Rural Development, Rural Housing Service (Nevada State Office, Carson City) and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.