USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant

USDA Rural Development

Available Home Repair

About This Program

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant is available to homeowners in Baton Rouge, LA.

USDA Rural Development's Section 504 program offers grants of up to $10,000 for seniors age 62 and older to remove health and safety hazards, and low-interest loans up to $40,000 for income-qualified rural homeowners. Combined loan/grant packages can reach $50,000. Property must be in a USDA-eligible rural area.

Grants capped at $10,000 lifetime for seniors 62+. Loans carry 1% interest over 20 years. Check USDA Eligibility Site for rural area qualification.

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Data last verified 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.

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Key Details

  • Up to $10,000 grant for seniors 62+ to remove health/safety hazards
  • Up to $40,000 loan at 1% interest for lower-income homeowners
  • Can combine loan and grant for up to $50,000 total
  • Must be in USDA-eligible rural area, check eligibility map online
  • Contact USDA Rural Development Louisiana at 866-902-2908

How to Apply

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866-902-2908

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Your application paperwork

Form to file: USDA Form RD 410-4 (with RD 3550-1 and RD 3550-4)

Very low income rural homeowners can get a loan to repair or modernize their home, and homeowners age 62 and older can get a grant to remove health and safety hazards. Loans and grants combine up to 50,000 dollars, with grants capped at 10,000 dollars. You apply through your local USDA Rural Development office.

Steps to apply

  1. Check that your address is in an eligible rural area on the USDA eligibility site.
  2. Contact your local USDA Rural Development office.
  3. Complete the application packet (Form RD 410-4, plus RD 3550-1 and RD 3550-4).
  4. USDA verifies your income, age, and eligibility, then approves the repair work.
Get the official formDownload the fillable PDF

Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own and live in the home.
  • Income verification for your household.
  • Proof of age (for the grant, age 62 or older).
  • Estimates for the repair work.
Download this checklist (PDF)

Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Rolling

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Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies for USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant in Baton Rouge?

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant is open to homeowners in Baton Rouge, LA. It serves seniors.

How do I apply for USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant in Baton Rouge, LA?

Apply directly with USDA Rural Development using the official program link on this page or call 866-902-2908. There is no middleman and no fee.

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