{"id":10811,"date":"2024-05-02T17:35:49","date_gmt":"2024-05-02T17:35:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topat10.com\/?p=10811"},"modified":"2024-05-02T17:35:49","modified_gmt":"2024-05-02T17:35:49","slug":"home-repair-grants-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topat10.com\/?p=10811","title":{"rendered":"Home Repair Grants: What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Looking to spruce up your home without breaking the bank? Home repair grants might just be the answer you\u2019ve been searching for.\u00a0These grant programs offer aid to eligible homeowners seeking safe and sanitary housing. Unlike initiatives aimed at cosmetic improvements, home repair grants are dedicated to addressing issues such as windows, doors, cabinetry, septic, sewage, and structural issues. In this article, I\u2019ll explain what you need to know to navigate the world of home repair grants.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-a-home-repair-grant\"><a\/>What is a home repair grant?<\/h4>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cA home repair grant is financial aid, or free money, issued by federal and local governments. Each grant is designed to help homeowners make select improvements to their home, often to correct health and safety hazards.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<noscript><\/p>\n<div class=\"jlvid_container\"><iframe title=\"Home Repair Grants\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Yqt8rm4zvuI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/noscript>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!--Video Markup Code Generated by https:\/\/videoschema.com\/ --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading list-subheadings\" id=\"h-types-of-home-repair-grants\"><a\/>Types of home repair grants<\/h2>\n<p>There are numerous home repair grants and home improvement grants available. Each grant program has different qualifications, but most include showing your household income, where you live, and what repairs you need to do. These grants are a big help for homeowners who need repair assistance due to health issues or financial hardship. From programs for low-income families to ones for making homes more energy-efficient, there are several opportunities out there. I recommend investigating the programs below to see if they apply to your situation. <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-toc-text=\"Low-Income Seniors\"><a\/>U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Single Family Housing Repair Grants<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td\/>\n<td\/><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Who is Eligible?<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Homeowners age 62 or older<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Eligibility Criteria<\/strong>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>-Age 62 or older<br \/>\u2013 Be a homeowner in an eligible rural area:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov\/eligibility\/welcomeAction.do?pageAction=sfpd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View eligible areas <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov\/eligibility\/welcomeAction.do;jsessionid=pz4huDqHIrX-KCPVL4GrffTL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a><br \/>\u2013 Family income below 50% of the county\u2019s median income:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rd.usda.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/RD-DirectLimitMap.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">V<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rd.usda.gov\/files\/RD-DirectLimitMap.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iew median incomes here<\/a><br \/>\u2013 Unable to repay a repair loan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Coverage<\/strong>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u2013 Removal of health and safety hazards<br \/>\u2013 Can be used for mobile home repairs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Money Available<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Up to $10,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Terms of Grant<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>If property is sold in less than 3 years, grants must be repaid<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Application<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Apply at your local USDA Rural Development (RD) office<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Find your local office here:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rd.usda.gov\/about-rd\/state-offices\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View all 50 state local offices<\/a><br \/>\u2013 Contact and ask to speak with a USDA home loan specialist<\/p>\n<p>What you\u2019ll need:<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Uniform Residential Loan Application\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.sc.egov.usda.gov\/efcommon\/eFileServices\/eForms\/RD410-4.PDF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Form 410-4<\/a><br \/>\u2013 Authorization to Release Information\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.sc.egov.usda.gov\/efcommon\/eFileServices\/eForms\/RD3550-1.PDF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Form RD 3550-1<\/a><br \/>\u2013 Budget and\/or Financial Statement<br \/>\u2013 Verification of Income and Assets<br \/>Proof of income for all adults in the household<br \/>Copies of benefit award letters to verify pension, Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), welfare, and other similar income sources<br \/>Copies of bank or brokerage company statements for the most recent two-month period<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Evidence of Ownership\u2014can provide the deed, tax records, or affidavits in the community to confirm the individual has owned the home for 10+ years<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Deadline<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Accepted year-round<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Non-discrimination<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u2013 Non-discrimination statement:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usda.gov\/non-discrimination-statement\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View here<\/a><br \/>\u2013 How to file a discrimination complaint:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usda.gov\/oascr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View here<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-toc-text=\"Veterans\/Military\"><a\/>VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table alignleft\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td\/>\n<td\/><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Who is Eligible?<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Veterans\/Military<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Eligibility Criteria<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>Veterans or Service members with disabilities who have experienced one or more of the following conditions:<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Loss of or loss of use of either (1) both arms, (2)\u00a0 both legs, (3) one leg and one arm<br \/>\u2013 Blindness in both eyes or having only light perception, plus loss of\/loss of use of one leg<br \/>\u2013 Loss of or loss of use of one leg and residuals of organic disease or injury<br \/>\u2013 Certain severe burns<br \/>\u2013 The loss or loss of use of 1+ lower extremities due to service on or after September 11, 2001, which affects balance or the need for braces, crutches, canes, or a wheelchair<br \/>\u2013 Certain respiratory or breathing injuries<\/p>\n<p>For additional eligibility information, contact: sahinfo.vbaco@va.gov or visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/housing-assistance\/disability-housing-grants\/\">U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs<\/a> website. <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Coverage<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Purchases, construction, or renovations of a home to be disability-adapted<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Money Available<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Max of $47,130<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Terms of Grant<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u2013 No one can use the grant more than three times up to the maximum amount available<br \/>\u2013 Home must be owned by the eligible individual<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Application<\/strong>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>To apply, complete:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vba.va.gov\/pubs\/forms\/VBA-26-4555-ARE.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Application Form<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Submit application at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebenefits.va.gov\/ebenefits-portal\/ebenefits.portal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.ebenefits.va.gov<\/a><br \/>\u2013 Call 1-877-827-3702 to have a claim form mailed to you<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Deadline<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>None listed, but in accordance with the fiscal year due to funding made available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-toc-text=\"American Indians\/Alaskan Natives\"><a\/>Housing Improvement Program (HIP)<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td\/>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"\/><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Who is Eligible?<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">American Indians\/Alaskan Natives<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Eligibility Criteria<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Must be one of the following:<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Member of a federally recognized American Indian tribe<br \/>\u2013 Alaskan Native<\/p>\n<p>Must be all of the following:<br \/>\u2013 Income not exceeding 150% of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/aspe.hhs.gov\/topics\/poverty-economic-mobility\/poverty-guidelines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U.S. DHHS Poverty Guidelines<\/a><br \/>\u2013 Have no other resource for housing assistance<br \/>\u2013 Either (1) Live within your tribe\u2019s approved tribal service area; OR (2) Live in another tribe\u2019s service area and have permission to be part of their Tribal Work Plan<br \/>\u2013 Either (1) Own and reside in substandard housing that was not acquired through a federally sponsored housing program; OR (2) Have no housing at all<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Coverage<\/strong>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>\u2013 Interim Improvements:<\/strong>\u00a0Housing repairs for conditions that threaten the health and\/or safety of the occupants<br \/><strong>\u2013 Repairs and Renovation:<\/strong>\u00a0Repairs\/renovation to meet applicable building code standards<br \/><strong>\u2013 Replacement Housing:<\/strong>\u00a0Replacement home if current housing cannot be brought to applicable building code standards<br \/>\u2013 <strong>New Housing:<\/strong>\u00a0New home if you do not own a home<br \/>You may be eligible if you\u2019re the owner\/leaseholder of land suitable for housing\u00a0<em>(Must be at least a 25-year lease at time of assistance)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Money Available<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2013 Interim Improvements: $7,500<br \/>\u2013 Repairs and Renovation: $60,000<br \/>\u2013 Replacement Housing: A modest house (only provided once)<br \/>\u2013 New Housing: Max of $75,000 assistance towards the purchase of a modest house<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Terms of Grant<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">HIP Frequently Asked Questions:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bia.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/dup\/assets\/bia\/ois\/HIP%20FAQs%20v3.pdf\">View here<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Application<\/strong>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">To apply for HIP assistance, submit the following documents to your tribal office:<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Complete HIP Application:\u00a0HIP Application Form<br \/>\u2013 Copy of your Tribal Enrollment Card (Tribal ID)<br \/>\u2013 Proof of Income for Entire Household<br \/>\u2013 Proof of Land or obtain a Land lease<br \/>\u2013 Proof of Disability (if claiming disability in HIP Application)<\/p>\n<p>For other questions:<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bia.gov\/regional-offices\/great-plains\/housing-improvement-plan\">U.S. Department of Interior Indian Affairs<\/a> website. <br \/>\u2013 Contact your tribal social service provider<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Deadline<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">There is no deadline<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-toc-text=\"Those Affected by Natural Disaster\"><a\/>Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Grants<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td\/>\n<td\/><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Who is Eligible?<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Those Affected by Natural Disaster<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Eligibility Criteria<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u2013 Must be a U.S. homeowner affected by a natural disaster<br \/>\u2013 Must show documented proof of ownership, income loss, and\/or information about your housing situation before the disaster occurred<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Coverage<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u2013 <strong>Home Repairs:<\/strong>\u00a0May involve structural, windows, doors, cabinetry, septic, sewage, well, water system, HVAC systems, utilities, entrances and exits to home, and repairs related to a mobile home security through blocking, leveling, anchoring, or resetting fuel or septic lines.<br \/>\u2013 <strong>Temporary Housing:<\/strong>\u00a0For temporary living in rental properties\u2014some areas provide government housing units as a last resort<br \/>\u2013 <strong>Lodging Expense Reimbursement:<\/strong>\u00a0Reimbursement for hotel expenses over a short amount of time due to inaccessibility or utility outage if not covered by insurance or other programs<br \/>\u2013 <strong>Home Replacement:<\/strong>\u00a0For homeowners whose home was destroyed in a natural disaster<br \/>\u2013 Semi-permanent or permanent home construction<br \/>\u2013 <strong>Other Needs Assistance:<\/strong>\u00a0Medical and dental expenses, funeral and burial costs, clean-up items, fuel, repairing\/replacing vehicles damaged by the disaster or public transportation, moving and storage expenses related to the disaster, or clothing, household items, special tools required for job, or educational materials.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Money A<\/strong><strong>vailable<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Up to $33,000\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Terms of Grant<\/strong>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td><em>Insurance<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u2013 You must file a claim with your insurance agent\u00a0before\u00a0applying for assistance, failure to do so may affect your eligibility.\u00a0<em>Note: Assistance isn\u2019t provided for losses already covered by insurance<\/em><br \/>\u2013 You have 12 months from the date you registered with FEMA to submit your insurance information for review.<br \/>\u2013 Flood insurance may be required in certain circumstances<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Application<\/strong>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>To Apply:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.disasterassistance.gov\/DAC\/govBenefitReceiver.do?gbsessionid=0&amp;action=RI&amp;langcode=EN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Complete Application Form<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2013 To see if your area has been declared for Individual Assistance:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.disasterassistance.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DisasterAssistance.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Deadline<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>None listed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Non-discrimination<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Non-discrimination statement:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fema.gov\/about\/civil-rights\/grants-recipients#:~:text=Any%20organization%20that%20receives%20federal,English%20proficiency%2C%20or%20economic%20status.\">View here<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-toc-text=\"States\/Nonprofits\"><a\/>HOME Investment Partnerships Program<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td\/>\n<td\/><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Who is Eligible?<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>States\/Nonprofits<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Eligibility Criteria<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u2013 Applicants should be states, localities, &amp;\u00a0nonprofit groups<br \/>\u2013 Participating jurisdictions must match every dollar of funds used from the program, aside from administrative costs and predevelopment loans that don\u2019t progress<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Coverage<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Used for those investing in the creation of affordable housing purchases, construction, or rehabilitation for low-income people<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Money Available<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u2013 States receive either their formula allocation or $3 million,\u00a0depending on the greater amount.<br \/>\u2013 Local jurisdictions receive at least $500,000 under formula\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Terms of Grant<\/strong>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u2013 Provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)<br \/>\u2013 HOME-funded housing units must remain affordable long-term (20 years for new construction, five to 15 years for homeownership housing and rehab)<br \/>\u2013 Jurisdictions have two years to commit funds and five years to spend them.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Application<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>To see who administers the HOME program in your area:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hudexchange.info\/grantees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2013 If you have more questions, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hud.gov\/program_offices\/comm_planning\/home\">HUD website.<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Deadline<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>None listed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Non-discrimination<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u2013 Non-discrimination statement:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hud.gov\/program_offices\/fair_housing_equal_opp\/non_discrimination_housing_and_community_development_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View here<\/a><br \/>\u2013 To file a complaint:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hud.gov\/program_offices\/fair_housing_equal_opp\/online-complaint\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View here<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-toc-text=\"Communities\"><a\/>HUD Community Development Block Grant Program<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td\/>\n<td\/><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Who is Eligible?<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Communities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Eligibility Criteria<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Applicants should be communities looking to address development needs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Coverage<\/strong>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>-Acquisition of real property<br \/>-Relocation and demolition<br \/>-Rehabilitation of residential and non-residential structures<br \/>-Construction of public facilities and improvements, such as water and sewer facilities, streets, neighborhood centers, and the conversion of school buildings for eligible purposes<br \/>-Public services, within certain limits<br \/>-Activities relating to energy conservation and renewable energy resources<br \/>-Provision of assistance to profit-motivated businesses to carry out economic development and job creation\/retention activities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Money Available<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Varies, depending on the project<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Terms of Grant<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>At least 70% of funds must be used for low- and moderate-income individuals<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Application<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>HUD field office<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Deadline<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>None listed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Non-discrimination<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u2013 Non-discrimination statement:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hud.gov\/program_offices\/fair_housing_equal_opp\/non_discrimination_housing_and_community_development_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View here<\/a><br \/>\u2013 To file a complaint:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hud.gov\/program_offices\/fair_housing_equal_opp\/online-complaint\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View here<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/d7fcfvvxwoz9e.cloudfront.net\/dom43635\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/house-method-presents-1-1.png\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/d7fcfvvxwoz9e.cloudfront.net\/dom43635\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/house-method-presents-1-1.png\" class=\"lazyload\" alt=\"\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-additional-financial-assistance-opportunities-for-homeowners\" data-toc-text=\"Other financial assistance opportunities for homeowners\"><a\/>Additional financial assistance opportunities for homeowners<\/h2>\n<p>If a home repair grant doesn\u2019t quite meet your needs, there are alternative assistance options worth exploring. Some financial aid programs offer support beyond the scope of traditional grants. These alternatives may include home improvement loans and tax credits. By investigating these options, homeowners can receive additional financial support. Whether it\u2019s securing a loan with favorable terms or accessing energy-saving incentives, the programs below are additional resources for you. <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Habitat for Humanity.\u00a0<\/strong>Habitat\u2019s Home Repair Program is intended to keep homes and communities livable and safe \u2014 the program relies on donations for necessary supplies. Coverage includes minor work such as weatherization, energy improvements, landscaping, painting, plumbing, etc.\u00a0<em>Contact your local Habitat for Humanity\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.habitat.org\/volunteer\/near-you\/find-your-local-habitat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Rebuilding Together.\u00a0<\/strong>Rebuilding Together helps homeowners who have been impacted by a natural disaster, as well as low-income individuals. Coverage includes repairs and maintenance.\u00a0<em>Find your local affiliate\u00a0<\/em><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rebuildingtogether.org\/find-your-local-affiliate\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>here<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>203K loan<\/strong>\u2014The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) offers a 203K loan, a popular option that lets homeowners borrow cash to use toward home projects and repairs at a low interest rate.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>United States Department of Agriculture (<strong>USDA) <\/strong>and United States Department of Housing and Urban Development <strong>(HUD)<\/strong>\u2014These organizations offer additional low-cost loan options available to those that meet eligibility requirements.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Home equity lines of credit (HELOCs)<\/strong>\u2014If you\u2019ve owned your home long enough to build equity, you gain access to that equity through a home equity line of credit (HELOC). Interest rates are much lower with a HELOC than credit cards, but the downside is that home equity lenders place a second lien on your home, which allows them to seize the home in the event you fail to make payments on time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Green energy grants or tax credits<\/strong> \u2014 If any of the improvements you\u2019re making to your home are for energy efficiency, you may be eligible for green energy grants and credits. There are\u00a0Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) loans available to some property owners and businesses for clean energy projects. Approval for this loan is based on the property equity as collateral. Up to 15% of a property\u2019s value is typically available.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cash-out refinancing<\/strong> \u2014 This involves the refinancing of an existing mortgage. The new mortgage will be a greater amount than the original mortgage was. This allows the borrower to access the appreciation the home has accrued since the original loan was taken out. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-who-is-eligible-for-a-home-repair-grant\">Who is eligible for a home repair grant?<em\/><\/h3>\n<p>State, local, and federal governments offer loans to assist various individuals and situations. Home repair grants cater to senior citizens, mobile homeowners, veterans with disabilities, low-income Native Americans, homeowners facing disaster recovery, entire communities, and low-income rural residents. You can check your eligibility using a helpful tool on the grants.gov website. Under the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grants.gov\/web\/grants\/search-grants.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cSearch Grants\u201d tab<\/a>, select \u201cIndividuals\u201d to narrow your search results.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-do-i-apply-for-home-repair-grants\">How do I apply for home repair grants?<em\/><\/h3>\n<p>Information on applying for home repair grants can be found on each website. The following  are federal government websites to get you started. <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>USDA:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usda.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit site<\/a><\/li>\n<li>HUD:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hud.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit site<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FEMA:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fema.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit site<\/a><\/li>\n<li>U.S. government benefits page:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usa.gov\/grants#item-36807\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit site<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The\u00a0National Residential Improvement Association:\u00a0Visit site\u00a0(Also offers tax credits, home improvement loans, discount programs, and local incentives to help complete your project. The form to apply can be filled out on their\u00a0website.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When applying for a grant, educate yourself on the full requirements for eligibility and gather all of the necessary documentation you may need to qualify. Keep in mind that grants can be limited and typically only eligible applicants are chosen. Additionally, check the corresponding website to stay on top of deadlines to submit. Be patient \u2014 it can take time for the government to gather the money to disburse to you.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/d7fcfvvxwoz9e.cloudfront.net\/dom43635\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/theme-photos-Cl-OpYWFFm0-unsplash.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/d7fcfvvxwoz9e.cloudfront.net\/dom43635\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/theme-photos-Cl-OpYWFFm0-unsplash.jpg\" class=\"lazyload\" alt=\"\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-avoiding-home-repair-scams\"><a\/>Avoiding Home Repair Scams<\/h2>\n<p>Now that financing is secured, the next step is finding a reliable contractor to tackle the home improvement project. Be wary and avoid home repair scams. Start by researching local contractors through online platforms, referrals from friends or family, or professional associations. Reach out to multiple contractors to obtain quotes and assess their expertise and reliability. Ask for references and examples of past work to make sure they have the skills and experience needed for your specific project. Below are some tips for avoiding trouble when selecting a contractor. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Be wary of a contractor who does any of the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Shows up uninvited or contacts you before you reach out<\/li>\n<li>Pressures you to sign a contract ASAP<\/li>\n<li>Offers deals only available on that one day<\/li>\n<li>Brings up an multiple issues about your home <\/li>\n<li>Makes you pay the full cost up front and insists on paying in cash<\/li>\n<li>Offers to help finance the project if it involves your home equity or deed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Need a trusted home warranty company? Read our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/todayshomeowner.com\/home-finances\/reviews\/choice-home-warranty\/\">Choice Home Warranty review<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tips-for-avoiding-home-repair-scams\"><strong>Tips for avoiding home repair scams:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Don\u2019t commit to a contract before reading the contract in full and getting multiple estimates<\/li>\n<li>Ask for the contractor\u2019s references and look up reviews online to check work quality\n<ul>\n<li>Visit Better Business Bureau to check for customer complaints and look for contractors in your area<\/li>\n<li>Check with your state\u2019s\u00a0licensing agency\u00a0to see if the contractor is licensed and registered with your state\u2019s board of contractors and local building inspection office<\/li>\n<li>See if the contractor has pledged to follow ethical guidelines created by the\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nari.org\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Association of the Remodeling Industry<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Never pay the full payment until the work is completed, especially if cash is required<\/li>\n<li>Ask for a written document and invoice explaining the work being done, amount you\u2019ll be paying, cost of materials, time needed to complete, payment process, warranty information, and confirmation that the contractor is insured and bonded.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>If you\u2019ve experienced a home repair scam, report it to your\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usa.gov\/state-consumer\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">state consumer-protection agency<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-should-you-get-a-home-repair-grant\">Should You Get a Home Repair Grant? <\/h2>\n<p>If you find yourself in need of home repairs and qualify for assistance, you should get a home repair grant. 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