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Single Family Housing Repair Loans & Grants (Section 504 Home Repair Program) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development. This program provides loans to very-low-income homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize their homes. It also offers grants to elderly, very-low-income homeowners (62 or older) to remove health and safety hazards.
The program helps older Americans live independently longer by keeping their homes in good repair, which benefits homeowners and strengthens communities.
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Aging in place requires having safe, comfortable, and affordable housing. The Single Family Housing Repair Loans and Grants program was created to help more older Americans live at home independently for longer by keeping their homes in good repair, which benefits homeowners and strengthens their communities. Learn how this program works, who qualifies, and how to apply for assistance with home repairs and modifications.
Single Family Housing Repair Loans and Grants At a Glance Low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas Home repairs, accessibility improvements, and removal of health or safety hazards Homeowners who can repay a low-interest loan Homeowners age 62+ who cannot afford to repay a loan Eligible applicants may qualify for up to $50,000 in loans and grants Roof repairs, plumbing, electrical work, ramps, and other accessibility improvements Contact your local USDA Rural Development office; applications accepted year-round What is the Single Family Housing Repair Loans and Grants program?
Also referred to as the Section 504 Home Repair Program or simply the Home Repair Program, the Single Family Housing Repair Loans and Grants program is offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Housing Service. This program: Provides loans to very-low-income homeowners that can be used to repair, improve, or modernize their homes as well as to remove health and safety hazards.
Provides grants to very-low-income homeowners age 62 or older that can be used to remove health and safety hazards in their home. These grants can also be applied toward modifications, like adding a walk-in tub, that make a home more accessible to household members who have disabilities. Most Americans want to remain in the homes they know and love as they age, but those homes may not always meet their changing physical needs.
USDA repair loans and grants can help make aging in place a reality for more people. Who can get help from the Single Family Housing Repair Loans and Grants program? This program is for existing homeowners of single-family homes.
To qualify, you must: Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident Own and occupy the house (and be able to document ownership) Meet your county’s guidelines to be classified as "very low income" (typically below 50% of the area median income) Be unable to obtain affordable credit anywhere else Be age 62 or older and unable to repay a loan (applies to grants) Live in an eligible rural area To find out if your property must be located in an eligible rural area, you can visit the USDA Income and Property Eligibility website and search your address.
If you have a manufactured home, you must own the home and site or you must be in a long-term lease. The home must also be occupied and should be on (or will be placed on with USDA funds) a permanent foundation. You can still obtain a loan or grant from this program if your property has income-producing land or structures.
But you can only use the funds to improve the residential portion of your property. How much money can I get from the Single Family Housing Repair Loans and Grants program? The amount of funds you can get from this program depends on whether you qualify for a loan or a grant: Loans: The maximum loan amount is $40,000 and is to be repaid over 20 years on a monthly basis.
Interest is at a fixed rate of 1%. For loans greater than $25,000, full title service is required. No down payment is needed.
Grants: The lifetime maximum grant amount is $10,000. Grants do not have to be repaid unless the property is sold in less than three years. If you can repay part of the funds received (but not all), you may qualify for a combination of a loan and grant.
Loans and grants can be combined up to a maximum limit of $50,000 (or $55,000 in presidentially declared disaster areas). What can Single Family Housing Repair Loans and Grants be used for? The Home Repair program's loans can be used to fund household repairs such as fixing a leaky roof or replacing a broken-down heating system.
They can also be applied toward cosmetic or structural improvements, such as additions and kitchen and bath upgrades. But the Home Repair program's grants, however, are intended to be used primarily to eliminate health and safety risks for older residents, such as winterizing a drafty house or repairing faulty electrical wiring.
Grants can also be applied toward improving accessibility for residents with disabilities (e.g., installing a wheelchair ramp). Grants cannot be used to modernize or make cosmetic upgrades to a home. Be sure to check with your area Rural Development field office for specific funding guidelines.
Is there a deadline to apply for the Single Family Home Repair Loans and Grants program? Applications are accepted year-round as long as funding is available. While there is no set deadline to apply, applications are processed in the order they are received.
How do I apply for Single Family Home Repair Loans and Grants? The first step is to contact a USDA home loan specialist. Visit this map and choose your state to find a specialist in your area.
They can answer any questions you may have and assist you with completing your application. You can also contact your county’s Rural Development field office . Once you submit your application, the length of the review and approval process depends on funding availability in your area.
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What Is the USDA Home Repair Loans and Grants Program?
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: To qualify for a grant, applicants must be the homeowner and occupy the house, be unable to obtain affordable credit elsewhere, be age 62 or older, and have a household income that does not exceed the very low-income limit by county. The property must be in a USDA-eligible rural area. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows maximum grant is $10,000; Maximum loan is $40,000; Loans and grants can be combined for up to $50,000 in assistance. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Single Family Housing Repair Loans & Grants (Section 504 Home Repair Program) is funded by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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