U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development
Provides grants up to $10,000 and loans up to $20,000 for very low-income homeowners age 62+ to repair, improve, or modernize homes and remove health and safety hazards. Loans are at 1% interest for up to 20 years. May be available in portions of Matteson designated as rural.
Grant covers up to $7,500; loan at 1% interest up to $20,000
Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
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Deadline: Ongoing subject to annual appropriations
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