Oregon has grants available for home repairs through the federal government.
Owning and maintaining a home can be expensive in Oregon, particularly in bad economic times. The state works with different federal agencies to bring grant programs to Oregon to help low-income homeowners keep their home in good repair. While the programs target low-income homeowners, see if there are other qualifications for the application or where the home is located. Does this Spark an idea?
USDA Rural Development Senior Housing Grant
USDA Rural Development offers grants and low-interest loans to make necessary home repairs. To qualify, the homeowner needs to be considered very low-income by federal standards and live in a rural area with a population less than 25,000. Very low income is considered earning less than median income for the county where the home is located. Grants are awarded to seniors (62 years or older) who cannot afford a loan. Grants up to $7,500 are available to make repairs needed for health and safety reasons or to make the home more accessible.
USDA Rural Development
1201 Northeast Lloyd Blvd., Suite 801
Portland, OR 97232
503-414-3305
rurdev.usda.gov/or/
Community Development Block Grant Housing Rehabilitation Program
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development works with city and counties to rehabilitate homes through the Community Development Block Grant program. Oregon Housing and Community Services receives the funds to rehabilitate homes in rural communities. The funds are awarded as competitive grants on an annual basis. The grants pay for repair and maintenance of low-income family homes for things like plumbing, weatherization, insulation and structural work.
Oregon Housing and Community Services
725 Summer St. NE, Suite B
Salem, OR 97301-1266
503-986-2000
oregonbond.us/OHCS
ORVET Home Loan Program
Disabled veterans in Oregon can get grants through the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to pay for adaptions to their homes needed because of their disability. Grants up to $4,100 are available for veterans with service-connected disabilities and up to $1,200 for veterans with non-service-connected disabilities. The grants cover changes needed for the continuation of treatment or accessibility issues. Specially Adapted Housing Grants are available up to $50,000 to construct or modify a home so it is wheelchair accessible.
Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs
700 Summer St. NE
Salem, OR 97301-1285
503-373-2000
oregon.gov/ODVA
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