Home Improvement Grants in Brandon.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Brandon, FL, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 25 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Brandon, FL, with individual awards up to $126,526. 7 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
Grants18Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans2Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates3Refunded 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 in energy upgrades

Florida Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally funded program administered by the state to help low-income households reduce energy costs through weatherizat...

Weatherization
Up to $75,000 forgivable loan

Hillsborough County SHIP Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation

State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) funded program providing forgivable loans for major home repairs to income-...

Home Repair
Up to $15,000 grant

Hillsborough County Emergency Home Repair

Emergency repair grant for very low-income homeowners facing imminent health or safety hazards. Priority given to senior...

Emergency
Up to $1,650 rebate

TECO Energy High-Efficiency HVAC Rebate

Rebates for TECO residential electric customers who install high-efficiency central air conditioning or heat pump system...

Energy
Up to $300 rebate

TECO Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for TECO electric customers who replace an existing electric water heater with a qualifying ENERGY STAR heat pump...

Energy
Up to $125 instant discount

TECO Smart Thermostat Program

Instant discount on qualifying smart thermostats purchased through TECO's online marketplace. Eligible models include Go...

Energy
Bill credits for excess generation

TECO Solar Net Metering Program

Net metering program for TECO customers who install qualifying solar photovoltaic systems. Excess electricity generated ...

Solar/Renewable
100% property tax exemption on added value

Florida Solar & Renewable Energy Property Tax Exemption

Florida law exempts the added value of residential solar and renewable energy systems from property taxes. Apply with Hi...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $400 rebate

Peoples Gas High-Efficiency Furnace Rebate

Rebate for Peoples Gas residential customers who install high-efficiency natural gas furnaces with 95% AFUE or higher. A...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant

Provides loans and grants to very low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas to repair, improve, or modernize their h...

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 accommodate their disabilities. ...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Helps veterans with certain service-connected disabilities adapt a home to meet their needs. Available for veterans who ...

Veterans
Free lead hazard removal

Florida Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Program

HUD-funded program to identify and remediate lead-based paint hazards in homes built before 1978. Priority given to home...

Home Repair
Up to $25,000 grant

Hillsborough County ADA Home Modification Program

Provides grants to income-eligible homeowners to make accessibility modifications for residents with disabilities. Cover...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $10,000 grant

Hillsborough County Senior Home Repair Program

Provides emergency repair grants to low-income senior homeowners (62+) in Hillsborough County. Covers essential repairs ...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $10,000 grant

My Safe Florida Home Program

Provides matching grants to Florida homeowners for hurricane mitigation improvements such as roof upgrades, window and d...

Disaster
Up to $30,000 assistance

Florida Homeowner Assistance Fund

Federal Homeowner Assistance Fund program provided mortgage payment assistance, property tax payments, utility assistanc...

Home Repair
Up to $25,000 loan

Florida Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program

Provides low-interest loans to eligible homeowners for necessary repairs and improvements through participating local go...

Home Repair
Up to $50,000 forgivable loan

Hillsborough County CDBG Housing Rehabilitation

CDBG-funded comprehensive housing rehabilitation program for low- and moderate-income homeowners in unincorporated Hills...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 financial assistance

Hillsborough County Septic to Sewer Connection Program

Provides financial assistance to income-eligible homeowners who are required to connect to newly available public sewer ...

Home Repair
Up to $5,000 assistance

Hillsborough County Water Line Repair Assistance

Provides emergency repair assistance for water service lateral leaks and breaks for low-income homeowners and seniors. H...

Emergency

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Brandon, FL?

25 programs are currently listed for Brandon, 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 Brandon 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 Brandon, 18 programs do not require repayment, 2 are forgivable loans, and 3 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Brandon?

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.