USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

USDA Rural Development

Available Home Repair

About This Program

USDA program providing low-interest loans up to $40,000 and grants up to $10,000 for very low-income homeowners age 62+ in eligible rural areas near Marion to repair, improve, or modernize homes and remove health/safety hazards.

Seniors 62+ may qualify for grant up to $10,000; others receive 1% loan up to $40,000

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

Key Details

  • Loans up to $40,000 at 1% interest (20-year term)
  • Grants up to $10,000 for seniors 62+ to remove hazards
  • Income must be very low (50% AMI or below)
  • Must be in eligible rural area near Marion
  • Covers repairs, accessibility, safety improvements

How to Apply

A grant-savvy contractor in Marion, IN 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 Marion early keeps your application moving.

Get matched with a contractor

Each program sets its own contractor rules. Check the official program page for exact requirements.

Deadline: Applications accepted year-round

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