USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grant

USDA Rural Development

Available Home Repair

About This Program

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grant is available to homeowners in Nashville, TN.

The USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grant provides up to $10,000 (up to $15,000 in presidentially declared disaster areas) to homeowners 62 or older in USDA-eligible rural areas to remove health and safety hazards. Unlike the companion loan, this is a true grant requiring no repayment, intended for seniors who cannot repay a loan. Loans and grants can be combined up to $50,000.

Pure grant, no repayment required. Must be 62+ and unable to repay a loan. Check USDA eligibility map for your address.

Federal program, maintained from the official federal source.

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

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Key Details

  • Grant up to $10,000, no repayment required
  • Must be age 62+ and unable to repay a loan
  • Removes health and safety hazards in the home
  • Up to $15,000 in presidentially declared disaster areas
  • Check USDA eligibility map, most of Davidson County is ineligible

How to Apply

A grant-savvy contractor in Nashville, TN can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.

You will likely need a contractor to apply

Projects like this almost always need a licensed contractor, and many grants ask for a written estimate as part of your application. Lining up a contractor in Nashville early keeps your application moving.

Get matched with a contractor

Each program sets its own contractor rules. Check the official program page for exact requirements.

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.

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.

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, apply year-round

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Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies for USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grant in Nashville?

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grant is open to homeowners in Nashville, TN. It prioritizes low-income households. It serves seniors.

How do I apply for USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grant in Nashville, TN?

Apply directly with USDA Rural Development using the official program link on this page or call 615-783-1300. There is no middleman and no fee.

Need a Contractor for This Grant?

Grant-approved contractors understand the documentation, inspections, and timelines, so your funding releases on schedule.

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