Home Rehabilitation

Help is available in the form of a no-interest loan to help cover repair costs of low- and moderate-income homeowners in the City of Waco. Qualified participants can receive up to a $50,000 no-interest loan.

Who is Eligible?

  • Homeowners who have proof of ownership or have a clear title to the home within Waco city limits
  • Participants who have occupied the home minimum of two years
  • Household income at or below 80% of the area median income (AMI)
  • The property is your primary residence
  • Property taxes are current and paid in full
  • Insured home/property

More terms may apply to this program. For more information, please call (254) 750-5656 or email HCD@wacotx.gov.

Repayment Schedule

Eligible clients over the age of 62 will not have loan repayment requirements. The schedule below applies to clients 18 to 61 years old.

Median Income Level Repayment Percentage Deferred Forgivable Loan Percentage
50% or below 0% 100%
51% to 61% 30% 70%
61% to 70% 40% 60%
71% - 80% 50% 50%

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Income Guideline

The income criteria used is determined on a case by case basis.

The 2023 HUD Income Guideline as of 06/15/2023.

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Family Size 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
80% AMI $41,450 $47,400 $53,300 $59,200 $63,950 $68,700 $73,450 $78,150

The 2024 ARPA Income Guideline as of 1/12/2024.

Family Size 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
300% FPL $45,180  $61,320  $77,460  $93,600  $109,740  $125,880  $142,020  $158,160 

Families that reside in a Qualified Census Tract automatically meet the income criteria.
For a map of QCT - Go to huduser.gov, zoom in, and click "Color QCT Qualified Tracts" on the right.