Rural Hospital Revitalization Act of 2026 provides zero-percent interest loans for rural hospitals needing construction or renovation.

The Rural Hospital Revitalization Act of 2026 amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to allow the Secretary of Agriculture to offer temporary zero-percent interest loans to eligible rural hospitals for construction or renovation. Eligible hospitals must be in counties with populations under 20,000, be at least 35 miles from the nearest hospital, and have at least 50% of their services provided to Medicare or Medicaid beneficiaries. The loans are interest-free for the first five years, with principal repayment required for the remaining term.

Rural Hospital Revitalization Act of 2026 provides zero-percent interest loans for rural hospitals needing construction or renovation.

The Rural Hospital Revitalization Act of 2026 amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to allow the Secretary of Agriculture to offer temporary zero-percent interest loans to eligible rural hospitals for construction or renovation. Eligible hospitals must be in counties with populations under 20,000, be at least 35 miles from the nearest hospital, and have at least 50% of their services provided to Medicare or Medicaid beneficiaries. The loans are interest-free for the first five years, with principal repayment required for the remaining term.