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United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development - Marshall Service Center

Help Paying for Basic Needs - Home Loan Program for Rural Homeowners

1424 E College Dr, Ste 500, Marshall, MN 56258

Eligibility

A number of factors determine eligibility, including: * Adjusted gross income at or below low-income limit for your area * Willingness and ability to repay loan More detailed eligibility guidelines are available online.
https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/single-family-housing-programs/single-family-housing-direct-home-loa

Application process

Applications for this program are accepted through your local Rural Development office

Service area

Lincoln County, MN
Jackson County, MN
Nobles County, MN
Watonwan County, MN
Rock County, MN
Pipestone County, MN
Martin County, MN
Cottonwood County, MN
Lyon County, MN
Murray County, MN

Other Information

Specialization

People with low income

Description

Offers cash or other short term aid to people in a crisis that is affecting their access to basic needs Emergency assistance can vary based upon eligibility and available funds. MORE INFORMATION The Single Family Housing Direct Home Loans Program assists low- and very-low-income rural homeowners to purchase decent housing. The program is also called the Section 502 Direct Loan Program. Payment assistance is a type of subsidy that helps to reduce mortgage payments for a short time. Loan funds may be used to help low-income individuals or households purchase homes in rural areas. Funds can be used to build, repair, renovate or relocate a home, or to purchase and prepare sites, including providing water and sewage facilities.

Last Update

03/19/2026

Providing organization

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development