USDA Rural Development
USDA Section 504 provides low-interest loans (up to $40,000) and grants (up to $10,000) to very low-income homeowners in rural areas to repair, improve, or modernize their homes or remove health and safety hazards. Grants available only to homeowners age 62 or older who cannot repay a loan.
Combined loan and grant package averages $27,500 for eligible seniors
Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
A grant-savvy contractor in Lexington, NC can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.
You will likely need a contractor to apply
Projects like this almost always need a licensed contractor, and many grants ask for a written estimate as part of your application. Lining up a contractor in Lexington early keeps your application moving.
Get matched with a contractorEach program sets its own contractor rules. Check the official program page for exact requirements.
Deadline: Applications accepted year-round
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Email us about this programGrant-approved contractors understand the documentation, inspections, and timelines, so your funding releases on schedule.
Rebates and discounts that stack on top of any grant. Most are free to use.
This is just one of many grants, rebates, and free programs available. Stack them together to maximize your savings.
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