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 Salt Lake City, UT.

USDA Rural Development Section 504 provides 1% fixed-rate loans (20-year term) up to $40,000 and grants up to $10,000 for homeowners age 62+ to remove health and safety hazards. Combined assistance can reach $50,000. Properties must be in USDA-eligible rural areas, some Salt Lake Valley communities outside the urban core may qualify. Verify address on USDA eligibility map.

Grants up to $10,000 for 62+ to remove health/safety hazards. Loans at 1% over 20 years. Some areas around Salt Lake City qualify as rural.

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

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Key Details

  • Property must be in USDA-eligible rural area (verify at eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov)
  • Grant up to $10,000 for homeowners age 62+ for health/safety hazards
  • Loan up to $40,000 at 1% fixed interest, 20-year term
  • Very low income required (≤50% AMI)
  • UT USDA Rural Development, Salt Lake City: 801-524-4320

How to Apply

A grant-savvy contractor in Salt Lake City, UT 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 Salt Lake City 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

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Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies for USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant in Salt Lake City?

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant is open to homeowners in Salt Lake City, UT. It serves seniors.

How do I apply for USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant in Salt Lake City, UT?

Apply directly with USDA Rural Development using the official program link on this page or call 801-524-4320. There is no middleman and no fee.

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