Home Improvement Grants in Aurora.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Aurora, CO, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 39 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Aurora, CO, with individual awards up to $126,526. 10 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 21 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
Grants25Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans4Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates8Refunded to you after purchaseEnergy-efficiency upgrades

Not sure which program fits? Email us what you need. It is free, and a real person answers.

1
Filter
Tell us about you
2
Browse
See matching programs
3
Get help
Or filter by your situation
Showing 39 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 $25,000

Colorado Housing Finance Authority Down Payment Assistance

CHFA provides down payment assistance grants for eligible first-time homebuyers in Aurora and throughout Colorado. Combi...

Home Repair
Up to $8,000 in weatherization services

Colorado Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Free weatherization services for income-qualified Aurora residents including insulation, air sealing, heating system rep...

Weatherization
Forgivable loan up to $30,000

Aurora Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

Provides forgivable loans up to $30,000 for major home repairs for low-income Aurora homeowners. Loan is forgiven after ...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

Aurora Emergency Home Repair Grant

Provides emergency grants up to $10,000 for Aurora homeowners at or below 50% AMI to address immediate health and safety...

Home Repair
Up to $25,000 forgivable loan

Aurora ADA Accessibility Modification Program

Forgivable loans up to $25,000 for home modifications to improve accessibility for Aurora residents with disabilities. C...

Home Repair
Up to $5,000 grant

Aurora Senior Home Repair Assistance

Grant assistance up to $5,000 for Aurora homeowners age 62+ with limited income to address minor home repairs, safety mo...

Seniors & Disability
Free lead hazard removal

Aurora Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control

HUD-funded program administered by Tri-County Health to remove lead-based paint hazards from Aurora homes built before 1...

Home Repair
$100 for comprehensive energy assessment

Xcel Energy Home Energy Squad

Professional home energy assessment with immediate improvements including LED bulbs, faucet aerators, programmable therm...

Energy
$65 AC tune-up (reg. $130)

Xcel Energy AC Tune-Up

Professional air conditioning tune-up for $65 (50% off regular price) for Xcel Energy customers in Aurora. Includes 22-p...

Energy
Up to $2,600 rebate

Xcel Energy Air Source Heat Pump Rebate

Rebates up to $2,600 for qualifying air source heat pumps for Aurora residents served by Xcel Energy. Rebate amount depe...

Energy
Up to $1,000 rebate

Xcel Energy Home Insulation Rebate

Rebates up to $1,000 for insulation and air sealing improvements in Aurora homes. Must complete energy assessment first....

Weatherization
$50-$150 rebate per thermostat

Xcel Energy Smart Thermostat Rebate

Rebates of $50-$150 for qualifying smart thermostats for Aurora Xcel Energy customers. Higher rebate for enrolling in AC...

Energy
Up to $400 rebate

Xcel Energy Evaporative Cooler Rebate

Rebates up to $400 for qualifying evaporative coolers (swamp coolers) for Aurora residents. Efficient cooling alternativ...

Energy
$75 per appliance recycled

Xcel Energy Refrigerator Recycling

Get $75 per appliance for recycling old working refrigerators, freezers, or window AC units. Free pickup scheduled at yo...

Energy
Performance-based incentive

Xcel Energy Solar*Rewards Program

Solar*Rewards provides incentive payments for Aurora homeowners who install solar panels. Payment structure based on sys...

Energy
Up to $5,000 grant

Aurora Water Sewer Lateral Assistance

Financial assistance up to $5,000 for qualifying Aurora homeowners to repair or replace private sewer laterals. Income-q...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant

Low-interest loans up to $40,000 and grants up to $10,000 for very low-income homeowners age 62+ in eligible rural areas...

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

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Grant assistance for eligible veterans with service-connected disabilities to purchase or modify a home to meet adaptive...

Home Repair
Up to $25,350 (SHA), FY2026

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for eligible Aurora veterans with service-connected disabilities to adapt a home for mobility. Covers modification...

Home Repair
Forgivable loan up to $40,000

Aurora HOME Rehabilitation Program

Federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds provide forgivable loans up to $40,000 for substantial home rehabilit...

Home Repair
Up to $15,000 down payment assistance

Arapahoe County Homeownership Assistance

Down payment and closing cost assistance for income-qualified first-time homebuyers purchasing in Arapahoe County includ...

Home Repair
Free lead hazard assessment and reduction

Colorado Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction

State-funded lead hazard reduction for Aurora homes built before 1978 with children under 6 or pregnant women. Free insp...

Home Repair
One-time water bill payment assistance

Colorado Low-Income Water Assistance Program (LIWAP)

One-time water bill payment assistance for income-qualified Aurora residents facing financial hardship. Helps prevent wa...

Home Repair
Up to $1,000 heating assistance

Colorado Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)

Heating bill payment assistance for income-qualified Aurora residents. One-time benefit per heating season paid directly...

Energy
Up to $5,000 state tax credit

CHFA Accessible Housing Tax Credit

Colorado state income tax credit up to $5,000 for accessibility modifications to accommodate a person with disability. A...

Home Repair
Free energy efficiency upgrades

Xcel Energy Income-Qualified Energy Efficiency

Free energy efficiency upgrades for income-qualified Aurora Xcel Energy customers including insulation, LED bulbs, smart...

Weatherization
Varies by property and repairs

FHA 203(k) Rehabilitation Mortgage

FHA-insured mortgage that allows Aurora homebuyers or homeowners to finance both the purchase (or refinance) and rehabil...

Home Repair
Up to 75% of after-improved value

Fannie Mae HomeStyle Renovation Loan

Conventional loan option for Aurora buyers or homeowners to finance property purchase or refinance plus renovation costs...

Home Repair
100% project financing

Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE)

C-PACE financing allows Aurora commercial and multifamily property owners to finance 100% of energy efficiency and renew...

Energy
Up to $5,000 matching grant

Aurora Historic Preservation Grant

Matching grants up to $5,000 for exterior restoration and repair of historic homes in Aurora. Property must be designate...

Historic
Up to $1,300 rebate

Xcel Energy EV Charger Rebate

Rebates up to $1,300 for Aurora homeowners installing Level 2 electric vehicle charging equipment. Includes up to $500 f...

Energy
$500 per kW stored, up to $5,000

Xcel Energy Home Battery Storage Rebate

Rebate of $500 per kilowatt of battery storage capacity up to $5,000 for Aurora homeowners installing qualifying battery...

Energy
Up to $75 per tree

Aurora Tree Rebate Program

Rebate of up to $75 per tree for Aurora residents planting qualifying shade trees on their property. Trees reduce energy...

Energy
$200-$400 rebate

Xcel Energy Variable Speed Pool Pump Rebate

Rebates of $200-$400 for Aurora homeowners replacing single or two-speed pool pumps with qualifying variable speed pumps...

Energy
Varies by disaster declaration

Colorado Disaster Recovery Housing Program

State disaster recovery funds activated following federal disaster declarations to help Aurora homeowners repair or rebu...

Disaster

Stack programs to maximize your savings

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.

Stack your funding

Pick a project to see how much funding could stack on it from multiple programs in this city.

Refine for your household (optional)

Tell us about your household to see the total you could actually stack. We do not save or share this.

Grant-Approved Contractors in Aurora

These contractors specialize in grant-funded projects and understand the documentation requirements.

No contractors listed yet, be the first in this market.

Get matched with a grant-savvy contractor

Tell us about your project. We'll connect you with contractors in your city who've completed grant-funded work and know the program documentation.

Get notified when programs change

We'll email you when new programs open, deadlines approach, or funding runs low.

Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Aurora, CO?

39 programs are currently listed for Aurora, 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 Aurora 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 Aurora, 25 programs do not require repayment, 4 are forgivable loans, and 8 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Aurora?

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.