FHA Title I Home Improvement Loan
Federal Housing Administration
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs FHA Title I Home Improvement Loan in its Chicago, IL research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
FHA-insured loans for home improvements that protect or improve the livability of a property. No equity requirement for loans under $7,500. Available for single-family homes (up to $25,000) and multi-family properties (up to $60,000). Loan terms up to 20 years.
Insured loan, not a grant; interest rates set by lender
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Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
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Key Details
- FHA-insured home improvement loans
- Up to $25,000 for single-family homes
- No equity requirement under $7,500
- Available through FHA-approved lenders
- Loan terms up to 20 years
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Form to file: HUD Form 56001 (Credit Application for Property Improvement Loan)
The FHA Title I program lets you borrow to repair or improve a home, with HUD insuring the loan a private lender makes. It funds alterations, repairs, and site improvements that protect or improve the home's basic livability. You apply through a HUD-approved Title I lender; loans above 7,500 dollars are secured by the home, and there is no prepayment penalty.
Steps to apply
- Find a HUD-approved Title I lender (a HUD-approved housing counselor at 800-569-4287 can help you locate one).
- Plan your improvement project and get contractor estimates.
- Complete the lender's credit application for a property improvement loan (HUD Form 56001).
- The lender underwrites and closes the loan, then funds the improvements.
Documents you will likely need
- Proof you own and occupy the home.
- Proof of income and your credit information (the lender pulls credit).
- Contractor estimates and a description of the planned improvements.
- The completed property improvement loan credit application (HUD Form 56001).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Ongoing through FHA-approved lenders
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for FHA Title I Home Improvement Loan in Chicago, IL?
The Grant Map record states: Up to $25,000 (single-family). Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for FHA Title I Home Improvement Loan in Chicago?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a no-income-limit tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for FHA Title I Home Improvement Loan in Chicago, IL?
Confirm the application route directly with Federal Housing Administration; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 800-225-5342. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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