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SECTION 504 SINGLE FAMILY HOUSING HOME REPAIR PROGRAM | USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT

441 South Salina Street, Suite 357, Syracuse, NY 13202

Eligibility
Owner occupants of Single Family Homes in rural areas with a household income at or below the area median income; grants available for qualifying individuals ages 62 years and older who are not able to repay a repair loan and to address health/safety hazards or make the home accessible for an individual with a disability.
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4:30 PM
(315) 782-7289
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Other | Jefferson, Lewis & Oswego counties

(315) 736-3316
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Other | Onondaga County

(315) 714-6326
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Other | St. Lawrence County

Fees
None
Service area
United States
Provides loans to very low-income homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize their homes. Offers grants to very low-income elderly homeowners to remove health and safety hazards or make the home handicap accessible.
Last assured
04/22/2026
Providing organization
USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Provides loans, grants, and loan guarantees to help create jobs, support economic development, and assist with essential services such as housing, health care, first responder services and equipment as well as water and electric communications infrastructure. Offers technical assistance to help communities undertake community programs and helps rural residents buy or rent, afforable housing, and make repairs on their homes.