Local Partnership Aids Low-Income Homeowners with USDA Housing Repairs
What happened
Thrive West Central is partnering with USDA Rural Development to offer financial assistance to low-income homeowners for housing repairs under the Section 504 home repair program. Eligible homeowners can receive low-interest loans up to $40,000 or grants up to $10,000 for health and safety hazards if they are age 62 or older. The program requires applicants to own and occupy a home in an eligible rural area, meaning homes inside Terre Haute city limits do not qualify.
Why it matters
The collaboration provides a specific financial resource to improve housing quality and stability for vulnerable residents. The program offers low-interest loans and grants, which directly impacts the ability of low-income residents to maintain safe and secure homes.
Who's involved
- USDA Rural DevelopmentGovernment agency providing the Section 504 home repair program
- Terre HauteCity where the program's eligibility limits exclude city residents
- Vigo CountyCounty where the program supports housing stability in rural areas
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The entities involved
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Terre Haute
city and county seat of Vigo County, Indiana, United States
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USDA Rural Development
mission area within the United States Department of Agriculture