Home Improvement Grants in Ann Arbor.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Ann Arbor, MI, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 33 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Ann Arbor, MI, with individual awards up to $126,526. 9 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 16 require no income limit.

Data last verified 2026-05-25. How we verify our data.

Types of help in this city

Funding typeProgramsRepaid?Best for
Grants20Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans2Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates9Refunded to you after purchaseEnergy-efficiency upgrades

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Showing 33 programs
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 $7,500 per home

Michigan State Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federal WAP program administered by Michigan DHHS provides free weatherization improvements to income-qualified househol...

Weatherization
Forgivable loan up to $35,000

Ann Arbor CDBG Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded forgivable loan for major home repairs for low-income owner-occupants in Ann Arbor. Loan is forgiven after 5...

Home Repair
Grant up to $10,000

Ann Arbor Emergency Home Repair Grant

Emergency repair grants for very low-income Ann Arbor homeowners facing immediate health or safety hazards. Priority giv...

Emergency
Grant up to $20,000

Ann Arbor ADA Home Modification Program

Provides grants for accessibility modifications to homes of low-income Ann Arbor residents with disabilities. Includes r...

Seniors & Disability
Free lead hazard removal

Washtenaw County Lead Hazard Control Program

HUD-funded lead hazard control program for Washtenaw County homes built before 1978 with children under 6 or pregnant wo...

Home Repair
Free analysis plus rebates

DTE Energy Home Energy Analysis

Free in-home energy assessment from DTE Energy includes instant installation of energy-saving devices and customized rec...

Energy
Up to $3,500 rebate

DTE Energy Insulation & Air Sealing Rebate

Rebates for attic, wall, and basement insulation improvements plus air sealing for DTE electric customers in Ann Arbor. ...

Weatherization
Up to $2,000 rebate

DTE Energy Heat Pump Rebate Program

Rebates for qualifying air-source and ground-source heat pumps for DTE customers. Incentive amount varies by system type...

Energy
Up to $700 rebate

DTE Energy Electric Water Heater Rebate

Rebates for ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heaters and high-efficiency electric storage water heaters for DTE cus...

Energy
Up to $100 rebate

DTE Energy Smart Thermostat Rebate

Rebate for qualifying smart or programmable thermostats for DTE electric heating customers. Enrollment in DTE Insight mo...

Energy
Up to $500 rebate

DTE Energy Home EV Charger Rebate

Rebate for purchase and installation of qualifying Level 2 electric vehicle charger for DTE residential customers. Must ...

Energy
Free weatherization services

DTE Energy Low-Income Energy Assistance

Income-qualified customers receive enhanced weatherization services at no cost including furnace repair/replacement, ins...

Weatherization
Streamlined permitting + resources

Ann Arbor Solar Ready Program

Ann Arbor provides streamlined solar permitting, vetted installer list, and technical assistance for residential solar i...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $15,000 low-interest loan

MSHDA Home Improvement Program

Low-interest home improvement loans through MSHDA for income-qualified Michigan homeowners. Loans can be used for repair...

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 adapt or purchase a home to meet their needs. Covers w...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to make adaptations to a family member's home where they ...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

Grants and low-interest loans for very low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas to repair, improve, or modernize ho...

Seniors & Disability
Grant up to $8,000

Washtenaw County Senior Home Repair Program

Grant program for low-income seniors age 60 and older in Washtenaw County for emergency home repairs and accessibility m...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $40,000 forgivable loan

Ann Arbor HOME Investment Partnerships Program

HOME funds support rehabilitation of owner-occupied homes for low-income Ann Arbor households. Forgivable loan for major...

Home Repair
Grant up to $5,000

Ann Arbor Sewer Lateral Assistance Program

Financial assistance for low-income Ann Arbor homeowners to repair or replace failing private sewer laterals. Helps prev...

Home Repair
Grant up to $3,000

Ann Arbor Water Service Line Replacement Grant

Grant assistance for low-income Ann Arbor homeowners to replace failing or lead water service lines on private property....

Home Repair
50% reimbursement up to $200

Ann Arbor Tree Planting Grant Program

Reimbursement program for Ann Arbor residents who plant qualifying trees on their property. Helps expand urban canopy, i...

Home Repair
Up to $5,000 matching grant

Ann Arbor Historic District Grant Program

Matching grants for exterior restoration work on contributing properties in Ann Arbor's local historic districts. Suppor...

Historic
Up to $2,500 rebate

Ann Arbor Stormwater Stewardship Rebate

Rebate program for Ann Arbor property owners who install qualifying green stormwater infrastructure like rain gardens, b...

Home Repair
Up to $150 per appliance

DTE Energy ENERGY STAR Appliance Rebate

Rebates for qualifying ENERGY STAR certified refrigerators, freezers, and dehumidifiers for DTE customers. Appliance rec...

Energy
Up to $4,200 in rebates

Consumers Energy Home Efficiency Rebates

Comprehensive rebate program for natural gas customers in Consumers Energy service territory. Includes rebates for high-...

Energy
Defer property taxes

Michigan Property Tax Deferment Program

Allows qualifying Michigan seniors age 62+ with household income below $40,000 to defer property tax payments. Deferred ...

Property Tax Relief
Credit up to $1,600

Michigan Homestead Property Tax Credit

Refundable Michigan income tax credit for homeowners and renters whose property taxes exceed 3.2% of household income. P...

Property Tax Relief
Varies by household size, income, and energy costs

Michigan State Emergency Relief (SER) - Energy Services

Provides home heating assistance and crisis intervention to eligible Michigan households through local MDHHS offices. He...

Energy

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Many of these programs can be combined. For example, you can use a city repair grant for the work, a utility rebate for the energy savings, and a federal tax credit on top, all for the same project.

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Ann Arbor, MI?

33 programs are currently listed for Ann Arbor, 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 Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor, 20 programs do not require repayment, 2 are forgivable loans, and 9 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Ann Arbor?

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.