Rural Route Eligibility glossary
Key terms
Plain answer
These terms come up when checking USDA eligibility, each with a primary source. This is not a government website.
Last reviewed against the primary sources listed below.
- Eligible area
- A location USDA's property map shows as eligible. Source: USDA Income and Property Eligibility site
- Income limit
- The maximum household income for the area and household size. Source: USDA Income and Property Eligibility site
- Primary residence
- The home you live in, required for USDA loans. Source: USDA HB-1-3555 Guaranteed Loan Technical Handbook
- Rural Development
- The USDA agency that runs the home loan programs. Source: USDA Rural Development: State offices