Home Improvement Grants in Berea.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Berea, KY, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 20 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Berea, KY, with individual awards up to $766,550. 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
Grants12Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans1Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates4Refunded 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 20 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 $8,000 in weatherization services

Kentucky Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federal weatherization program delivered through Kentucky Housing Corporation providing free energy efficiency improveme...

Weatherization
Up to $10,000 forgivable loan

Kentucky Housing Corporation Homeownership Protection Program

Provides forgivable loans for critical home repairs to help Kentucky homeowners maintain safe, decent housing. Loan is f...

Home Repair
Free lead hazard assessment and remediation

Kentucky Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

State-funded lead hazard control program for homes built before 1978 where children under 6 reside. Provides free testin...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

Federal program providing loans up to $40,000 and grants up to $10,000 for very low-income rural homeowners to repair, i...

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 to accommodate their disability. For vet...

Veterans
Up to $1,200 in rebates

Kentucky Utilities Energy Efficiency Rebates

Electric utility rebates for qualifying energy-efficient equipment including heat pumps, water heaters, insulation, and ...

Energy
Up to $750 rebate

KU Heat Pump Rebate Program

Rebate for qualifying electric heat pump installations meeting minimum efficiency standards. Must be installed by licens...

Energy
Up to $100 rebate

KU Smart Thermostat Rebate

Rebate for purchase and installation of qualifying smart thermostats with Wi-Fi connectivity. Helps reduce energy costs ...

Energy
Up to $7,500 in weatherization services

Madison County Community Action Weatherization

Local delivery of federal weatherization assistance through Madison County Community Action Council. Provides free energ...

Weatherization
Loan limit $472,030 (2024)

FHA 203(k) Rehabilitation Mortgage

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

Home Repair
Up to $250 rebate

KU Water Heater Rebate Program

Rebate for qualifying electric water heaters and heat pump water heaters that meet minimum efficiency standards. Heat pu...

Energy
Varies by assessed value

Kentucky Homestead Exemption (Senior)

Property tax exemption for Kentucky homeowners age 65 or older, or who are totally disabled, on their primary residence....

Property Tax Relief
Up to $600 energy assistance

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Federal program providing assistance with heating and cooling costs for low-income households. Also offers crisis assist...

Energy
Up to $12,500

Kentucky Housing Corporation Down Payment Assistance

Grant assistance for down payment and closing costs for eligible first-time homebuyers in Kentucky. Combined with KHC's ...

Homebuyer
Loan limit $766,550 (2024)

Fannie Mae HomeStyle Renovation Loan

Conventional mortgage that allows homebuyers or homeowners to finance both the purchase (or refinance) and renovation of...

Home Repair

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 Berea

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 Berea, KY?

20 programs are currently listed for Berea, 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 Berea 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 Berea, 12 programs do not require repayment, 1 is forgivable loan, and 4 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Berea?

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.