USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

USDA Rural Development

Available Home Repair

About This Program

Federal program providing loans and grants to very-low-income homeowners in rural areas to repair, improve, or modernize their homes or remove health and safety hazards. Grants up to $10,000 available for seniors 62+ who cannot repay a loan.

Estimate based on typical combined loan and grant for eligible senior homeowner

Federal program, maintained from the official federal source.

Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

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Key Details

  • Loans up to $40,000 at 1% interest for repairs
  • Grants up to $10,000 for seniors 62+ unable to repay loan
  • Must be in rural area and very low income
  • Owner-occupied homes only
  • Removes health and safety hazards

How to Apply

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(602) 280-8700

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Your application paperwork

Form to file: USDA Form RD 410-4 (with RD 3550-1 and RD 3550-4)

Very low income rural homeowners can get a loan to repair or modernize their home, and homeowners age 62 and older can get a grant to remove health and safety hazards. Loans and grants combine up to 50,000 dollars, with grants capped at 10,000 dollars. You apply through your local USDA Rural Development office.

Steps to apply

  1. Check that your address is in an eligible rural area on the USDA eligibility site.
  2. Contact your local USDA Rural Development office.
  3. Complete the application packet (Form RD 410-4, plus RD 3550-1 and RD 3550-4).
  4. USDA verifies your income, age, and eligibility, then approves the repair work.
Get the official form

Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own and live in the home.
  • Income verification for your household.
  • Proof of age (for the grant, age 62 or older).
  • Estimates for the repair work.
Download this checklist (PDF)

Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Rolling applications year-round

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