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Single-Family Housing Repair Grant
(SFH 504 Grant)

Purpose: What is the Program's Goal?
To rehabilitate substandard housing to a safe, decent, and sanitary condition.

Program Type: How does it work?
USDA Rural Development makes grants to home owners.

Eligible Applicants: Who can apply?
Very low-income homeowners who are 62 years of age or older.

Eligible Areas:
Unincorporated rural areas, cities, and towns with populations of 20,000 or less.

Authorized Purposes: What can funds be used for?
Install or repair water and sewer hook-ups, roofing, insulation, and correct other basic housing defects.

Typical Amount of Assistance:
Up to $7,500 -- lifetime maximum

Key to Success:
Applicants must have limited resources and be unable to repay a loan. A SFH 504 grant may be combined with a SFH 504 loan.

When to Apply:
Year-round

Who to Contact:
The USDA Rural Development Office nearest you.

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