Home Improvement Grants in Boise.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Boise, ID, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 38 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Boise, ID, with individual awards up to $126,526. 9 programs target seniors, 3 serve veterans, and 22 require no income limit.

Data last verified 2026-05-24. How we verify our data.

Types of help in this city

Funding typeProgramsRepaid?Best for
Grants19Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans3Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates11Refunded 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 grant

Idaho Housing & Finance Association Weatherization Assistance

Idaho's federally-funded WAP provides free weatherization services to income-qualified households, prioritizing elderly,...

Weatherization
Up to $1,500 rebate

Idaho Power Heat Pump Rebate

Idaho Power offers rebates for qualifying high-efficiency ductless and ducted heat pumps installed by participating cont...

Energy
Up to $500 rebate

Idaho Power Insulation & Air Sealing Rebate

Rebates for professionally installed insulation and air sealing improvements in existing homes. Energy audit may be requ...

Energy
Up to $700 rebate

Idaho Power Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for installing a qualifying ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heater to replace an existing electric or natur...

Energy
Up to $50 rebate

Idaho Power Smart Thermostat Rebate

Rebate for purchasing and installing a qualifying smart thermostat that allows for advanced scheduling and remote contro...

Energy
Forgivable loan up to $30,000

Boise City Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

Provides forgivable loans for major home repairs to income-qualified owner-occupants in Boise city limits. Loan is forgi...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

Boise City Emergency Home Repair Grant

Emergency grant for urgent health and safety repairs for very low-income homeowners in Boise. Priority given to seniors ...

Home Repair
Up to $20,000 grant

Boise City ADA Accessibility Modification Program

Provides grants for accessibility modifications for Boise homeowners with disabilities or seniors aging in place. Covers...

Home Repair
Free lead hazard removal

Idaho Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Program

HUD-funded program to eliminate lead-based paint hazards in homes built before 1978 where children under 6 reside. Servi...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan

Low-interest loans for very low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas near Boise to repair, improve, or modernize th...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grant

Grants for very low-income homeowners age 62+ in eligible rural areas to remove health and safety hazards. Grant does no...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $126,526 (SAH) or $25,350 (SHA), FY2026

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Grants for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to modify or purchase an adapted home. Covers wheelchair...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grants for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a home for independent living. Covers entrance ...

Home Repair
Up to $700 rebate

Intermountain Gas High-Efficiency Furnace Rebate

Rebate for installing a qualifying high-efficiency natural gas furnace (95% AFUE or higher) in existing homes served by ...

Energy
Up to $400 rebate

Intermountain Gas Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for installing a qualifying high-efficiency natural gas water heater (ENERGY STAR certified) or tankless water he...

Energy
Net metering + export credits

Idaho Power Solar Program

Net metering program allowing Idaho Power customers to interconnect solar systems and receive credits for excess electri...

Energy
30% of system cost

Federal Residential Solar Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal tax credit covering 30% of the cost of residential solar panel systems and battery storage installed through 203...

Energy
Loan up to $20,000

Ada County Septic System Repair Loan

Low-interest loan program for Ada County homeowners to repair or replace failing septic systems. Loans available through...

Home Repair
Up to $15,000 low-interest loan

Boise City Sewer Lateral Replacement Program

Low-interest loan program for Boise property owners to replace or repair failing private sewer lateral lines from the ho...

Home Repair
Up to $25,000 grant/loan

Idaho HOME Investment Partnerships Program

Federal HOME funds administered by IHFA for homeowner rehabilitation in Idaho. Provides grants or forgivable loans for l...

Home Repair
Up to $500 rebate

Idaho Power EV Charger Rebate

Rebate for purchasing and installing a qualifying Level 2 electric vehicle charging station at a residential property se...

Energy
Up to $5,000 grant

Area Agency on Aging Senior Home Repair

Grants for low-income seniors age 60+ to address minor emergency home repairs and accessibility modifications that allow...

Seniors & Disability
Varies by income

Idaho Property Tax Reduction for Seniors & Disabled

Idaho Circuit Breaker program provides property tax reduction for homeowners who are age 65+, disabled, former POW, or q...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $1,500 rebate

Idaho Power Ductless Heat Pump Rebate

Enhanced rebate for installing high-efficiency ductless mini-split heat pump systems. Rebate amount varies by system eff...

Energy
Up to $500 rebate

Idaho Power Energy-Efficient Windows Rebate

Rebate for replacing old windows with ENERGY STAR certified windows in existing homes. Helps reduce heating and cooling ...

Energy
Varies by home value and repairs

FHA 203(k) Rehabilitation Mortgage

FHA-insured mortgage that combines home purchase or refinance with renovation costs in a single loan. Allows buyers to p...

Home Repair
Varies by disaster declaration

Idaho Disaster Home Repair & Recovery

State-coordinated disaster recovery assistance for homeowners affected by federally-declared disasters. Provides grants ...

Disaster
$100 subsidized audit

Idaho Power Home Energy Audit

Comprehensive home energy audit conducted by certified energy auditors at subsidized cost of $100. Identifies air leaks,...

Energy
Up to $20,000 forgivable loan

Ada County Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP)

Ada County program providing forgivable loans for low-income homeowners in unincorporated areas to address critical heal...

Home Repair
$75 rebate

Intermountain Gas Smart Thermostat Rebate

Rebate for purchasing and installing a qualifying Wi-Fi-enabled smart thermostat to control natural gas heating systems....

Energy
Up to $15,000 grant

Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Housing Improvement Program

Housing repair and rehabilitation assistance for enrolled Shoshone-Bannock Tribal members living on or near the Fort Hal...

Home Repair
Up to $5,000 matching grant

Boise Historic Preservation Grant

Matching grants for owners of properties in Boise's historic districts or individually landmarked homes. Funds support e...

Historic
Up to $300 annual credit

Idaho Power Energy Assistance for Limited-Income Customers

Monthly bill credits and enhanced energy efficiency rebates for income-qualified Idaho Power customers. Also provides ac...

Energy
Varies by household size, income, and energy costs

Idaho LIHEAP

Assists income-qualified Idaho households with home heating costs and energy crisis situations. Administered through Com...

Energy

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Boise, ID?

38 programs are currently listed for Boise, 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 Boise 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 Boise, 19 programs do not require repayment, 3 are forgivable loans, and 11 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Boise?

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.