USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grant and Loan

USDA Rural Development

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Up to $10,000 grant (age 62+) and $40,000 loan, $50,000 combined
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About This Program

The Grant Map catalogs USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grant and Loan in its Allentown, PA research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.

USDA program providing grants up to $10,000 and loans up to $20,000 for home repairs in eligible rural areas near Allentown. Grants available only to homeowners age 62+ at or below 50% AMI for health and safety repairs.

Grant portion covers health/safety repairs; loan for other improvements

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Record set last reviewed 2026-05-25. How we verify our data.

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Key Details

  • Grant up to $7,500 + loan up to $20,000
  • Eligible rural areas near Allentown
  • Grant requires age 62+ and very low income
  • Covers health, safety, and accessibility repairs
  • 1% interest loan, 20-year term

How to Apply

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Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
  • A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
  • Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
  • Proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) if the program is age-based.
  • A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
  • A recent utility bill for the home (energy and weatherization programs use it to confirm service and usage).
  • Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
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Program phone: (570) 433-2105

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Deadline: Ongoing, subject to funding availability

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Frequently asked questions

What audience tags are recorded for USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grant and Loan in Allentown?

The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a low-income tag. It carries a senior-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.

How do I apply for USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grant and Loan in Allentown, PA?

Confirm the application route directly with USDA Rural Development; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call (570) 433-2105. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.

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