Rural Housing: Natural Disaster Loans and Grants

Program Description
To assist very-low income owner- occupants to repair or replace damaged property as a direct result of a natural disaster. Loans are made in counties named by the Federal Management Agency (FEMA) as being eligible for Federal assistance under an emergency declaration by the President.

Applicants must own and occupy the home in a rural area. Loan recipients must have sufficient income to repay the loan. Grant recipients must be 62 years of age or older and be unable to repay a loan for that part of the assistance received as a grant. The applicant's income for a loan may not exceed the very low-income limit which can be obtained in any Rural Development (RD) field office.

Natural disasters will only include those areas identified by a Presidential declaration. Funds are only available to the extent that funds are not provided by FEMA. Applicants must establish that physical damage was caused by natural disaster. For Section 504 loans/grants, there must be evidence of ownership and verification of income and debts. For grant recipients, evidence of age is required. The applicant must be unable to get credit elsewhere and demonstrate repayment for the loan.

General Program Requirements
The Very Low-Income Housing Repair program provides loans and grants to very low-income homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize their dwellings or to remove health and safety hazards. Furthermore, you must be a US citizen or permanent resident who lives in a rural area.

Natural Disaster Loans and Grants are available in counties designated under a Presidential Disaster Declaration. These funds are made available to the extent that funds are not provided by FEMA, SBA, or other agencies

Loan Terms
Loans of up to $20,000 and grants of up to $7,500 are available. Loans are for up to 20 years at 1 percent interest. A real estate mortgage is required for loans of $2,500 or more. Full title services are required for loans of $7,500 or more. Grants may be recaptured if the property is sold in less than three years. Loans and grants can be combined for up to $27,500 in assistance

Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.

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