USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant Program

USDA Rural Development

Available Home Repair

About This Program

Provides loans and grants to very-low-income homeowners in rural areas to repair, improve, or modernize their homes. Loans up to $27,500 at 1% interest; grants up to $10,000 for seniors 62+ who cannot repay a loan. Ocean City qualifies as eligible rural area.

Combination of low-interest loan and/or grant for eligible repairs

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

Key Details

  • Loans up to $27,500 at 1% interest
  • Grants up to $10,000 for seniors 62+
  • For very-low-income rural homeowners
  • Covers health/safety repairs and accessibility
  • Ocean City qualifies as eligible rural area

How to Apply

A grant-savvy contractor in Ocean City, MD 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 Ocean City 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: Rolling applications, subject to funding availability

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