Home Improvement Grants in Burlington.

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

As of June 2026, 24 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Burlington, IA, with individual awards up to $126,526. 7 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 12 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
Rebates5Refunded 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

Iowa Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federal weatherization program administered through Des Moines County to reduce energy costs for low-income households. ...

Weatherization
Forgivable loan up to $35,000

Burlington Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation

CDBG-funded program providing major home repairs and rehabilitation for low- to moderate-income homeowners in Burlington...

Home Repair
Up to $8,500 grant

Burlington Emergency Home Repair Grant

Emergency grant program for owner-occupied Burlington homes facing immediate threats to health and safety. Income must b...

Emergency
Free lead hazard removal

Burlington Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction

HUD-funded lead hazard control program for Burlington homes built before 1978 with children under age 6. Services includ...

Home Repair
Up to $15,000 grant

Burlington ADA Home Accessibility Grant

CDBG-funded grant program providing accessibility modifications for Burlington homeowners with disabilities. Covers whee...

Seniors & Disability
Low-interest loan up to $10,000

Burlington Private Sewer Lateral Loan Program

Low-interest loan program for Burlington property owners needing to repair or replace private sewer laterals. Available ...

Home Repair
Up to $700 rebate

Alliant Energy HVAC Rebate Program

Alliant Energy rebate for qualifying energy-efficient heating and cooling equipment installed in Burlington homes. Rebat...

Energy
Up to $500 rebate

Alliant Energy Home Insulation Rebate

Rebate program for Burlington homeowners adding attic, wall, or foundation insulation to improve energy efficiency. Requ...

Weatherization
Up to $2,000 rebate

Alliant Energy Heat Pump Rebate

Enhanced rebate for Burlington homeowners installing qualifying air-source or ground-source heat pumps. Rebates range fr...

Energy
Up to $700 rebate

Alliant Energy Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for installing high-efficiency electric water heaters or heat pump water heaters in Burlington homes. Heat pump w...

Energy
Up to $100 rebate

Alliant Energy Smart Thermostat Rebate

Instant rebate for purchasing and installing qualifying smart thermostats in Burlington homes served by Alliant Energy. ...

Energy
Up to $2,500

Iowa Finance Authority FirstHome Program

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

Homebuyer
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 up to $40,000 and grants up to $10,000 for very low-income homeowners age 62+ ...

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

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

VA grant for Burlington veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt homes for wheelchair accessibility...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

VA grant for Burlington veterans with service-connected disabilities to make necessary home adaptations. Covers modifica...

Veterans
Up to $5,000 tax credit

Iowa Solar Energy System Tax Credit

Iowa state tax credit for Burlington homeowners installing solar energy systems. Credit equals 50% of the federal solar ...

Solar/Renewable
Performance-based incentive

Alliant Energy Solar Rewards Program

Alliant Energy program paying Burlington solar customers for electricity generated by qualifying rooftop solar systems. ...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $5,000 grant

Des Moines County Senior Home Repair Program

Grant program for Burlington seniors age 60+ needing home repairs to maintain safe, independent living. Covers essential...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $24,999 grant

Iowa HOME Investment Partnerships Program

Federally-funded HOME program administered through Iowa Finance Authority providing rehabilitation grants to low-income ...

Home Repair
Varies by household income

Iowa Elderly and Disabled Property Tax Credit

Iowa property tax credit for Burlington residents age 65+ or totally disabled with household income below $24,582. Credi...

Property Tax Relief

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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.

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Burlington, IA?

24 programs are currently listed for Burlington, 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 Burlington 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 Burlington, 15 programs do not require repayment, 2 are forgivable loans, and 5 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Burlington?

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.