Home Improvement Grants in Aliso Viejo.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Aliso Viejo, CA, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 25 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Aliso Viejo, CA, with individual awards up to $150,000. 6 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 11 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
Grants17Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans2Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates4Refunded 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

California Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally-funded program that reduces energy costs by improving home energy efficiency for income-qualified households. ...

Weatherization
Up to 20% of purchase price (max $150,000)

CalHFA Dream For All Shared Appreciation Loan

California down payment assistance program providing up to 20% of home purchase price as a shared appreciation loan. No ...

Homebuyer
Up to $3,400 for heat pump installation

Southern California Edison AC Upgrade Rebate

Rebates for qualifying energy-efficient central air conditioner and heat pump installations in SCE service territory. Hi...

Energy
Up to $3,650 for heat pump water heater

SCE Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for installing qualifying heat pump water heaters that reduce energy use compared to conventional electric water ...

Energy
Rebates vary by product, up to $5,000 combined

SCE Home Energy Advisor & Marketplace

Online platform offering personalized energy-saving recommendations and access to instant rebates on qualifying energy-e...

Energy
Up to $2,000 for gas appliance upgrades

SoCalGas Energy Upgrade California Rebates

Rebates for energy-efficient natural gas furnaces, water heaters, and other qualifying gas appliances for SoCalGas custo...

Energy
Free energy-efficient upgrades (no cost to customer)

California Energy Savings Assistance (ESA) Program

No-cost home energy efficiency improvements for income-qualified customers including weatherization, attic insulation, e...

Energy
30% of system cost as tax credit

Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal tax credit covering 30% of the cost of solar photovoltaic systems and battery storage installed on residential p...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $1,000/kWh for battery storage

California Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP)

California incentive for home battery energy storage systems. Higher incentives for low-income customers and those in hi...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $50,000 forgivable loan

Orange County HOME Investment Partnerships Program

Owner-occupied rehabilitation program for low-income homeowners in Orange County. Provides forgivable loans for necessar...

Home Repair
Up to $3,000 for earthquake retrofit

California Residential Mitigation Program (CRMP)

Grants for homeowners to retrofit older homes with seismic strengthening including foundation bolting and cripple wall b...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

Low-interest loans and grants to very-low-income homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize their homes or remove healt...

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 construct or modify a home to meet their adaptive need...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to modify an existing home to accommodate their disabilit...

Veterans
Services funded; home modifications not covered

California In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

State program providing in-home assistance for eligible aged, blind, or disabled individuals to help them remain safely ...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $25,000 for accessibility modifications

Orange County ADA Home Modification Program

Grants and forgivable loans for accessibility modifications to homes of low-income residents with disabilities. Covers w...

Seniors & Disability
Free lead hazard reduction services

California Lead-Safe Home Program

HUD-funded program providing free lead hazard reduction services to eligible low-income households with children under a...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant for seniors

Orange County Senior Home Repair Program

Emergency repair grants for senior homeowners (62+) with low income to address urgent health and safety issues. Covers r...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $80,000 in mortgage assistance

California Mortgage Relief Program

Provides financial assistance to eligible homeowners who experienced a COVID-19 related financial hardship. Helps with p...

Home Repair
Postpones property tax payment

California Property Tax Postponement Program

Allows eligible senior, blind, or disabled homeowners to defer payment of property taxes on their principal residence. A...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $2,000 for minor repairs

Orange County Meals on Wheels Home Repair Support

Minor home repair assistance for homebound seniors receiving Meals on Wheels services. Covers small repairs that help se...

Seniors & Disability

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Aliso Viejo, CA?

25 programs are currently listed for Aliso Viejo, 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 Aliso Viejo 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 Aliso Viejo, 17 programs do not require repayment, 2 are forgivable loans, and 4 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Aliso Viejo?

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.