USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grant & Loan

USDA Rural Development

Available Senior & Disability

About This Program

USDA program providing grants (for seniors 62+) and low-interest loans to very low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas of Hidalgo County to repair, improve, or modernize homes and remove health and safety hazards.

Grant amount for seniors; loan amount repaid at 1% interest over 20 years

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

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Key Details

  • Grant up to $7,500 for homeowners age 62+
  • Loan up to $20,000 at 1% interest
  • Income at or below 50% AMI required
  • Must be in eligible rural area of Hidalgo County
  • Repairs must remove health/safety hazards

How to Apply

A grant-savvy contractor in San Juan, TX 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 San Juan 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: Year-round applications

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