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 If you are experiencing problems with the MINC application, we now have a one stop number for you to contact. Please contact us at the Multi-Family Housing Branch – Servicing Office.

Toll Free Number:1-866-600-7984
Email:RD.SO.MFH@usda.gov
Hours:Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Central Standard Time)
Mailing Address:USDA, RD, MFH, PO BOX 979082, ST LOUIS, MO 63197

Please be prepared to provide the following information:
  • Management Agent Name
  • Management Agent ID
  • Contact Person
  • Phone Number
  • Description of the Specific Problem


We can assist you with:
  • Transmission issues regarding Payments or Tenant Certifications
  • Rental Assistance Checks
  • Navigating through MINC
  • Waivers for Late Fees and Overages
  • PAD/EFT
  • Account Status or Delinquencies
  • Accessing or Releasing Project Worksheets (PWS)
  • Correcting Social Security Numbers


If you have questions about Budget Transmissions, RD Policy or RD-3560 Regulations, please contact your local Servicing Office or State Office.
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  blank space blank space Per the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA) - New Tenant Certification requirements for Gender designation and Asset Income determination are being implemented for certifications effective on or after 07/01/2025. blank space  
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  blank space blank space Effective 04/01/2021, all late and/or expired tenant data will be shown on the monthly PWS. No further notification will be conveyed by letter. It is the borrower/MA responsibility to ensure that the data on the PWS is accurate and meets the requirements of 7 CFR 3560. blank space  
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  blank space blank space Due to a recent audit finding, all SSNs that meet the following criteria have been deemed invalid: SSN = 000000000, or 999999999, or starting with 666, or starting with 900 through 999, or < 9 numeric digits for anyone in the household. To comply with the audit finding, all transactions containing blank space  
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  blank space blank space these SSNs will be rejected and you must contact our office for resolution. Automation will soon be implemented to assign an “A” number to the affected households, and you will have to use the assigned number on future transactions or until a valid ID is available. blank space  
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  blank space blank space New passbook savings rate of 0.45% is in effect as of 1/1/2025. This new rate will be used for all tenant certifications effective 1/1/2025 and later blank space  
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  blank space blank space System Maintenance: Sundays 6 pm - 12 am CST. The system may not be available during these times. Please plan your system use accordingly. blank space  
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  blank space blank space The MINC system is certified for use with Chrome or EDGE Version 93.0 or higher. It is not certified for other browsers/versions and/or security settings. blank space  
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