Representative Lindsay Sabadosa’s Office has received word from the State Director for Rural Development that unused funding is available through the USDA Section 504 Housing Repair Program in Massachusetts’ preliminary allocation.
These funds must be allocated quickly. Any money that remains uncommitted may be returned to the federal government through its upcoming funding redistribution process.
If you know of an eligible homeowner in an eligible community (including Worthington) who needs assistance with home repairs, please let Repreentative Sabadosa’s Office know immediately. Homeowners may qualify for a grant of up to $10,000. For repair projects costing more than $10,000, the program can combine a grant covering the first $10,000 with a loan for the remaining amount at just 1% interest.
For example, if an eligible homeowner needs a $14,000 roof replacement, USDA Rural Development could provide a $10,000 grant and a $4,000 loan at 1% interest.
In our district, the following communities are eligible:
Chesterfield, Cummington, Goshen, Hatfield, Westhampton, Williamsburg, and Worthington.
The available funding comes through a Continuing Resolution that runs through December, which is why we need to identify eligible homeowners as soon as possible. Additional Section 504 funding is expected to become available in 2027.
Please share this opportunity with anyone who might benefit. If you know someone who may qualify, please contact our office right away.
Lindsay Sabadosa, she/her/hers
State Representative for the First Hampshire District
76 Gothic Street State House, Room 160
Northampton, MA 01060 24 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02133
District Phone: 413-270-1166
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