Funding to help low-income rural homeowners impacted by presidentially declared disasters
DISASTER RECOVERY REPAIR GRANTS
What it is
This program provides long-term recovery assistance to low-income rural homeowners impacted by a presidentially declared disaster who were unserved or underserved through initial state or federal disaster relief operations.
Ready to Recover?
We understand that disaster recovery is even harder for families living in rural communities where resources are limited and difficult to access.
The Housing Team at Communities Unlimited (CU) is here to help low-income homeowners in areas affected by presidentially declared disasters make needed repairs to their homes. Through the USDA Rural Development Rural Disaster Home Repair and Section 504 Home Repair Programs, eligible homeowners in designated rural disaster areas can access grants to repair disaster-related home damage. CU’s Housing Team will provide application assistance to help residents apply for funding and understand the repair process.
Who's Eligible
- Homeowners in federally declared disaster areas affected by Hurricane Francine (including Terrebonne, St. Mary, Lafourche, Ascension, St. John the Baptist, Assumption, and St. Charles parishes)
- Low-income families (income at or below 50% of area median)
- Properties must be located in eligible rural areas
Uses
- Remove health and safety hazards
- Repair structural damage
- Address plumbing or electrical issues
- Improve accessibility
Details
- Grants up to $44,000
In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of the Treasury policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Submit a complaint of discrimination, by mail to U.S. Department of the Treasury, Office of Civil Rights and Equal Employment Opportunity , 1500 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20220, (202) 622-1160 (phone), (202) 622-0367 (fax), or email crcomplaints@treasury.gov (email).
Reasonable Modifications for Individuals with Disabilities
Reasonable modifications may be requested by emailing info@communitiesu.org or calling (479) 443-2700, or persons with speech or hearing impairment may call toll-free 1-800-877-0996 for service in English and Spanish.
