FHA Title I Home Improvement Loan

Federal Housing Administration (HUD)

Available Home Repair

About This Program

FHA Title I Home Improvement Loan is available to homeowners in Columbus, OH.

FHA-insured loan for home improvements that protect or improve the livability or utility of a property. Up to $25,000 for single-family homes with no equity requirement. Fixed rate, up to 20-year term. Available through FHA-approved lenders.

Must be owner-occupied or long-term lessee, FHA-approved lender required

Official program page checked live on 2026-06-22.

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

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Key Details

  • Up to $25,000 for single-family improvements
  • No home equity requirement, based on income
  • Fixed interest rate, up to 20-year repayment
  • Must improve livability or utility of property
  • Available through any FHA-approved lender

How to Apply

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Your application paperwork

Form to file: HUD Form 56001 (Credit Application for Property Improvement Loan)

The FHA Title I program lets you borrow to repair or improve a home, with HUD insuring the loan a private lender makes. It funds alterations, repairs, and site improvements that protect or improve the home's basic livability. You apply through a HUD-approved Title I lender; loans above 7,500 dollars are secured by the home, and there is no prepayment penalty.

Steps to apply

  1. Find a HUD-approved Title I lender (a HUD-approved housing counselor at 800-569-4287 can help you locate one).
  2. Plan your improvement project and get contractor estimates.
  3. Complete the lender's credit application for a property improvement loan (HUD Form 56001).
  4. The lender underwrites and closes the loan, then funds the improvements.
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Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own and occupy the home.
  • Proof of income and your credit information (the lender pulls credit).
  • Contractor estimates and a description of the planned improvements.
  • The completed property improvement loan credit application (HUD Form 56001).
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: Ongoing

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Frequently asked questions

How much can FHA Title I Home Improvement Loan provide in Columbus, OH?

Up to $25,000.

Who qualifies for FHA Title I Home Improvement Loan in Columbus?

FHA Title I Home Improvement Loan is open to homeowners in Columbus, OH. It has no income limit.

How do I apply for FHA Title I Home Improvement Loan in Columbus, OH?

Apply directly with Federal Housing Administration (HUD) using the official program link on this page. There is no middleman and no fee.

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