Home Improvement Grants in Alachua.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Alachua, FL, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 25 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Alachua, FL, with individual awards up to $300,000. 5 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 12 require no income limit.

Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

Types of help in this city

Funding typeProgramsRepaid?Best for
Grants15Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans4Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates5Refunded to you after purchaseEnergy-efficiency upgrades

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Varies, no individual cap; projects typically $10K-$200K+

FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)

HMGP provides funding after a presidentially declared disaster to help communities reduce future disaster losses. Homeow...

Disaster
Up to $30,000

FEMA Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) Coverage

ICC coverage is built into every National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policy and pays up to $30,000 to help bring a s...

Disaster
Varies by jurisdiction, typically $5,000-$15,000 per unit

HUD Lead Hazard Control & Healthy Homes

HUD funds state, county, and city governments to identify and fix lead-based paint hazards and other health hazards (mol...

Seniors & Disability
Varies, full line replacement cost covered in many programs

EPA / WIIN Act Lead Service Line Replacement

EPA's WIIN Act grants and the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) fund lead service line replacement programs in...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $8,000 in weatherization services

Florida Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally-funded program administered by Florida Housing that provides free home energy efficiency upgrades to income-qu...

Weatherization
Up to $50,000 forgivable loan

Alachua County SHIP Home Repair Program

State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program providing forgivable loans for major home repairs to income-qualifi...

Home Repair
Up to $800 rebate

GRU Heat Pump Rebate Program

Rebate for GRU electric customers who install qualifying high-efficiency heat pump systems. Rebate amount varies by syst...

Energy
Up to $500 rebate

GRU Solar Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for GRU customers who install qualifying solar water heating systems. System must be OG-300 certified and install...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $400 rebate

GRU Insulation & Air Sealing Rebate

Rebate for GRU electric customers who add attic insulation or perform professional air sealing services. Rebate amounts ...

Weatherization
Up to $10,000 grant (age 62+) and $40,000 loan, $50,000 combined

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

Federal program providing loans and grants to very-low-income homeowners in rural areas to repair, improve, or modernize...

Home Repair
Free lead hazard removal

Florida Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Program

HUD-funded program administered by Florida Department of Health to reduce lead-based paint hazards in homes built before...

Home Repair
Up to $126,526 (SAH) or $25,350 (SHA), FY2026

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to build, buy, or modify a home to meet their accessibili...

Veterans
Up to $25,350 (SHA), FY2026

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to modify a home for accessibility. Eligible disabilities...

Veterans
Up to $15,000 grant

Alachua County CDBG Emergency Repair Program

Community Development Block Grant-funded program providing emergency home repairs for low-income homeowners in unincorpo...

Emergency
Up to $50,000 in assistance

Florida Hardest-Hit Fund

Previously available federal program assisting Florida homeowners facing financial hardship with mortgage, property tax,...

Disaster
Up to $25,000 forgivable loan

Alachua County ADA Home Modification Program

Forgivable loan program for Alachua County homeowners needing accessibility modifications for household members with dis...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $300,000 for repairs or replacement

Rebuild Florida Housing Repair & Replacement Program

Federal disaster recovery program helping Florida homeowners repair or rebuild homes damaged by Hurricane Irma (2017) or...

Disaster
Up to $150 rebate

GRU Window Replacement Rebate

Rebate for GRU electric customers who install ENERGY STAR certified windows. Rebate is $25 per window up to six windows ...

Weatherization
Up to $10,000 forgivable loan

Alachua County Septic System Repair Program

Forgivable loan program to repair or upgrade failing septic systems in Alachua County. Prioritizes systems posing enviro...

Home Repair
Financing up to 20% of property value

Florida PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy)

Property Assessed Clean Energy financing allows homeowners to finance energy efficiency, renewable energy, and wind resi...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $5,000 grant

Alachua County Senior Home Repair Grant

Grant program for low-income seniors age 60+ in Alachua County to make minor home repairs and accessibility improvements...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $100 rebate

GRU Smart Thermostat Rebate

Rebate for GRU electric customers who purchase and install qualifying smart thermostats with Wi-Fi connectivity and ENER...

Energy
Up to $60,000 forgivable loan

Alachua County HOME Rehabilitation Program

HOME Investment Partnerships Program providing forgivable loans for major rehabilitation of owner-occupied homes in Alac...

Home Repair
Matching grants up to $10,000

My Safe Florida Home Program

State program providing matching grants for wind mitigation improvements to protect homes from hurricane damage. Include...

Disaster
Reduced permit fees

Alachua County Expedited Solar Permitting

Streamlined permitting process for residential solar installations in Alachua County. Qualifying solar systems receive e...

Solar/Renewable

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Alachua, FL?

25 programs are currently listed for Alachua, including FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), FEMA Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) Coverage, HUD Lead Hazard Control & Healthy Homes.

Do home improvement grants in Alachua have to be repaid?

Grants do not have to be repaid. Forgivable loans are forgiven over a residency period, and rebates refund your money after the purchase. In Alachua, 15 programs do not require repayment, 4 are forgivable loans, and 5 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Alachua?

Every program listing carries the official application link and phone number for the administering agency. Homeowners apply directly with that agency; there is no middleman and no fee.