Having identified the most suitable repair grants program you should demonstrate that you are the legal owner of the mobile home.
Rural development grant for roof for mobile home.
Acting assistant to the secretary for rural development joel baxley has announced that usda is seeking applications for grants to make housing repairs for low and very low income rural residents.
All application items listed in attachment 12 e checklist.
The first step in applying for the mobile home repair grants is proving that you are the actual owner of the mobile home.
You must occupy the mobile home so that you can be eligible for the grants program.
The maximum usda rural development grant amount is 7 500 and is a lifetime maximum.
Payment subsidy is also available.
Helping people stay in their own home and keep it in good repair helps families and their communities.
The maximum lifetime grant amount is 7 500.
For example the two person household income limit in portage county is 27 950.
For both programs eligible homes must be located in a community of 20 000 persons or less.
Form rd 3550 1 request for information.
Hb 1 3550 direct single family housing loans and grants field office handbook.
There is a requirement that states the grant must only be used for repairs and improvements for the health and safety of the occupants.
Form rd 3550 4 employment and asset certification.
What governs this program.
Program eligibility is based on household income that cannot exceed 50 of the area median income and the property must be located in a rural community.
In most cases a family of four with an adjusted annual income of up.
The usda also has a direct home loan program where we serve as the lender and provide 100 percent financing on home loans to eligible rural residents.
The award ceiling is 50 000.
The housing act of 1949 as amended 7 cfr part 3550.
Why does usda rural development do this.
The grants are being provided through usda s housing preservation grant program.