FHA Title I Home Improvement Loan

HUD / FHA-approved lenders

Available Home Repair

About This Program

FHA Title I Home Improvement Loan is available to homeowners in Phoenix, AZ.

FHA-insured loans for home improvement available through approved private lenders. Maximum $25,000 for single-family homes with up to a 20-year term. Loans up to $7,500 require only your signature (unsecured); larger amounts require the home as collateral. No income limits but lender underwriting standards apply. Cannot be used for luxury improvements or new construction. Locate participating lenders at hud.gov.

Interest rates set by lender but FHA-insured reduces lender risk. Title I loans are separate from any first mortgage. Not equity-based.

Verified against HUD / FHA-approved lenders's official page on 2026-06-17.

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

Key Details

  • FHA-insured home improvement loan up to $25,000 for single-family homes
  • 20-year maximum term; competitive interest rates
  • Loans ≤ $7,500 unsecured; above that, home used as collateral
  • No income limits, lender underwriting standards apply
  • Cannot be used for luxury additions or new construction

How to Apply

A grant-savvy contractor in Phoenix, AZ 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 Phoenix 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: 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.

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).

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 through FHA-approved lenders

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Frequently asked questions

How much can FHA Title I Home Improvement Loan provide in Phoenix, AZ?

Up to $25,000 for single-family homes.

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

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

How do I apply for FHA Title I Home Improvement Loan in Phoenix, AZ?

Apply directly with HUD / FHA-approved lenders using the official program link on this page. There is no middleman and no fee.

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