USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan

USDA Rural Development

Available Home Repair

About This Program

Low-interest loans up to $40,000 for rural homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize their homes. Loans are for 20 years at 1% fixed interest rate for very low-income applicants unable to obtain affordable credit elsewhere.

20-year loan at 1% interest with monthly payment of approximately $184 per $40,000 borrowed

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

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Key Details

  • Loans up to $40,000 at 1% fixed interest
  • 20-year repayment term
  • Must be in eligible rural area and unable to get affordable credit
  • Income at or below 50% area median income
  • Covers repairs, improvements, and modernization

How to Apply

A grant-savvy contractor in Selma, 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 Selma 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 year-round

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