HOME MODIFICATION AND REPAIR LOANS

HOME MODIFICATION AND REPAIR LOANS | ABLE UP IOWA

130 South Sheldon Avenue, Suite 201, Ames, IA 50014

Eligibility

Open to all Iowans with a disability, diagnosis, or long-term condition, and all Iowans who are ages 55 and older and their families and caretakers

Required documents

Verification of all income, quote, and 2 forms of ID

Hours

Mon 8 am - 4:30 pm Tue 8 am - 4:30 pm Wed 8 am - 4:30 pm Thu 8 am - 4:30 pm Fri 8 am - 4:30 pm

(515) 292-2972

Voice

(515) 598-7813

Fax

https://ableupiowa.org/

[email protected]

Languages

English

Application process

Call for an appointment or apply online

Fees

Varies, call for details

Service area

Iowa

Description

Offers affordable loans to individuals with disabilities and seniors to help acquisition of assistive technology, home repairs relating to health and safety (not home improvements to increase the value of the home), service animals, and employment tools. Also offers if qualified a forgivable loan for assistive technology. Offer a sliding scale interest rate ranging from 9-0% based on eligibility.

Most loans have flexible terms, up to 5 years. Most loans are capped at $2,500. Assistive technology loans may go up to $10,000, but there may be a waitlist for loans over $2,500.

What's Here

Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Grants/Loans Home Rehabilitation Programs

Providing organization

ABLE UP IOWA

Provides loans to those with disabilities, 55+, and caregivers for assistive technology and a few other basic need areas.