USDA Section 504 Rural Home Repair Loans & Grants

USDA Rural Development

Active Home Repair

About This Program

USDA Section 504 provides repair loans at 1% interest and grants up to $10,000 for very low-income rural homeowners 62+ to remove health and safety hazards. Combined assistance reaches $50,000. While most of New Orleans is urban, some outlying or rural parish areas in the metro region may qualify; verify eligibility by address at rd.usda.gov.

Grants (age 62+ only): no repayment. Loans: 1% interest for 20 years. Combined maximum: $50,000.

Key Details

  • Grants up to $10,000 for homeowners age 62+ (very low income)
  • Loans up to $40,000 at 1% interest for 20 years
  • Combined maximum: $50,000 in assistance
  • Income must be at or below 50% AMI
  • Must be in rural area; verify address at rd.usda.gov

How to Apply

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Deadline: Ongoing through USDA Rural Development

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