Home Improvement Grants in Bettendorf.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Bettendorf, IA, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 22 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Bettendorf, IA, with individual awards up to $126,526. 5 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 9 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 loans2Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates4Refunded to you after purchaseEnergy-efficiency upgrades

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Showing 22 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

Iowa Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Provides free home weatherization services to income-eligible households in Iowa to reduce energy bills and improve comf...

Weatherization
Up to $5,000 down payment assistance

FirstHome Iowa Program

Iowa Finance Authority program offering down payment and closing cost assistance for first-time homebuyers purchasing in...

Homebuyer
Forgivable loan up to $30,000

Scott County Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

Scott County CDBG program providing major home rehabilitation assistance for low-income owner-occupants. Loans are forgi...

Home Repair
Up to $1,500 rebate

MidAmerican Energy HVAC Efficiency Rebate

MidAmerican Energy offers rebates for customers who install high-efficiency heating and cooling equipment. Rebates vary ...

Energy
Up to $500 rebate

MidAmerican Energy Insulation Rebate

Rebate for MidAmerican Energy customers who add insulation to their homes to improve energy efficiency. Covers attic, wa...

Weatherization
Up to $750 rebate

MidAmerican Energy Water Heater Rebate

Rebate program for MidAmerican Energy customers installing high-efficiency electric water heaters or heat pump water hea...

Energy
Up to $100 rebate

MidAmerican Energy Smart Thermostat Rebate

MidAmerican Energy offers rebates for residential customers who purchase and install qualifying smart thermostats. Smart...

Energy
30% of system cost as tax credit

Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal tax credit covering 30% of the cost of installing solar energy systems on residential properties. Credit applies...

Solar/Renewable
Free lead hazard assessment and remediation

Iowa Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

Provides free lead hazard assessment and remediation services for Iowa homes with children under age 6 who have elevated...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

USDA program providing low-interest loans and grants to very-low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas to repair or ...

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

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Helps veterans with certain service-connected disabilities purchase or modify a home to meet their adaptive needs. Eligi...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Helps veterans with certain service-connected disabilities adapt a family member's home where they will reside. Qualifyi...

Veterans
Up to $15,000 grant

Scott County Accessibility Modification Program

Provides grants to low-income Scott County homeowners to make accessibility modifications for household members with dis...

Seniors & Disability
Varies by household size and income

Iowa Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)

Helps low-income Iowa households pay heating and cooling bills during winter and summer months. Also provides emergency ...

Energy
Up to $5,000 grant or low-interest loan

City of Bettendorf Sewer Lateral Assistance

Provides financial assistance to Bettendorf homeowners for repair or replacement of private sewer laterals. Program help...

Home Repair
Up to $8,000 grant

Scott County Emergency Home Repair Grant

Provides emergency grants for critical home repairs that pose immediate health or safety hazards to low-income Scott Cou...

Emergency
Varies by assessment and income

Iowa Property Tax Credit for Seniors and Disabled

Iowa Property Tax Credit freezes property taxes at prior year levels for qualifying seniors age 65+ and totally disabled...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $35,000 for rehabilitation

Iowa HOME Investment Partnership Program

Federal HOME funds administered by Iowa Finance Authority to assist low-income homeowners with major home repairs and re...

Home Repair

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Bettendorf, IA?

22 programs are currently listed for Bettendorf, 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 Bettendorf 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 Bettendorf, 15 programs do not require repayment, 2 are forgivable loans, and 4 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Bettendorf?

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.