LISC Critical Home Repair for Seniors

LISC Memphis / Habitat Memphis / HUD (Rep. Cohen funding)

Available Senior & Disability

About This Program

LISC Critical Home Repair for Seniors is available to homeowners in Memphis, TN.

$3 million HUD grant secured by Rep. Steve Cohen (Dec 2025) for very low-income senior citizens in Memphis. Grants up to $20,000 for urgent health, accessibility, and safety repairs. Delivered in partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis.

Very low-income seniors; administered through Habitat Memphis

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

Data last verified 2026-04-01. How we verify our data.

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Key Details

  • $3M HUD pool for Memphis seniors secured Dec 2025
  • Grants up to $20,000 for health, safety, accessibility repairs
  • Very low-income seniors; apply through Habitat Memphis

How to Apply

Get free help applying Visit Official Program Page Track this program

901-322-3500

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Your application paperwork

Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
  • A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
  • Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
  • Proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) if the program is age-based.
  • A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
  • Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
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, administered via Habitat Memphis

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Frequently asked questions

How much can LISC Critical Home Repair for Seniors provide in Memphis, TN?

Up to $20,000 (grant).

Who qualifies for LISC Critical Home Repair for Seniors in Memphis?

LISC Critical Home Repair for Seniors is open to homeowners in Memphis, TN. It prioritizes low-income households. It serves seniors.

How do I apply for LISC Critical Home Repair for Seniors in Memphis, TN?

Apply directly with LISC Memphis / Habitat Memphis / HUD (Rep. Cohen funding) using the official program link on this page or call 901-322-3500. There is no middleman and no fee.

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