Help with Home Repairs and Modifications

If you plan to repair or renovate your , government programs may make it easier for you to afford those home improvements.

What is available?
The most common type of help the government for home or modifications is through home improvement loans programs backed by the government. Some programs are available nationwide, while others are only available at the state or county level.

Find Loans and Other Incentives
Learn about the HUD Title 1 Property Improvement Loan program. Loan amount and repayment terms are limited based on the type of property.

Find out about the 203(k) Rehabilitation Mortgage Insurance Program. This type of mortgage covers the cost of purchasing or refinancing and rehabilitating a home that is at least a year old.

Contact your state Department of and Urban Development (HUD) or your local or county government housing department for programs in your community.

Find information about energy efficient modification loans or incentives in your state.
Review a of FAQs about tax credits and for Energy Star and energy efficiency home improvements.

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