A home repair grant may help eligible homeowners pay for necessary repairs when they cannot afford important work on their property. Assistance may be available for health and safety hazards, accessibility improvements, energy efficiency, weatherization, and other essential repairs.
There is no single nationwide home repair grant available to every homeowner. Programs are offered through federal, state, local, and nonprofit organizations, and eligibility can depend on income, age, location, property type, and the type of repair needed.
Who May Qualify
Depending on the program, assistance may be available to:
- Low-income homeowners
- Seniors
- People with disabilities
- Veterans
- Homeowners in rural areas
- Homeowners facing serious health or safety problems
- Households needing accessibility modifications
- Homeowners affected by qualifying disasters
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Programs vary based on your income, age, location, property, and repair needs.
Types of Home Repair Assistance
Critical Home Repairs
Some programs help eligible homeowners address serious health or safety problems, such as unsafe electrical systems, structural issues, plumbing problems, or other hazardous conditions.
Senior Home Repair Grants
Certain programs specifically assist older homeowners with necessary repairs and improvements that help them remain safely in their homes.
Rural Home Repair Assistance
USDA Rural Development offers the Section 504 Home Repair program for eligible very-low-income homeowners in qualifying rural areas. Grants may be available to homeowners age 62 or older who need to remove health or safety hazards. Loans may also be available to eligible homeowners who do not qualify for grants.
Accessibility Modifications
Assistance may help eligible households make homes safer and more accessible, including modifications for people with disabilities or mobility limitations.
Energy Efficiency and Weatherization
Some programs help eligible households improve energy efficiency through insulation, weatherization, heating or cooling improvements, and related upgrades.
Disaster-Related Repairs
Homeowners affected by qualifying disasters may have access to specialized repair assistance through government agencies and nonprofit organizations.
How Home Repair Grants Typically Work
- Identify the repairs needed. Determine whether the work involves safety, accessibility, energy efficiency, damage, or general maintenance.
- Check available programs. Look for federal, state, local, and nonprofit assistance.
- Review eligibility. Income, age, location, home ownership, and property requirements may apply.
- Gather documentation. You may need proof of ownership, income, residence, and repair estimates.
- Apply through the appropriate program. Follow its specific application requirements.
- Wait for approval and inspection if required. Some programs inspect the property before approving assistance.