Home Improvement Grants in Byron.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Byron, GA, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 26 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Byron, GA, 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
Grants17Never 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 $8,500 in energy improvements

Georgia Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally funded program that reduces energy costs by improving home energy efficiency for income-eligible households. S...

Weatherization
Low-interest loans up to $25,000

GEFA Water & Sewer Connection Loan

Low-interest loans for Byron homeowners to connect to public water and sewer systems or repair/replace failing septic sy...

Home Repair
Forgivable loans up to $25,000

Georgia Dream Homeowner Repair Program

Provides forgivable loans for critical home repairs to low-income homeowners throughout Georgia. Loan is forgiven after ...

Home Repair
Grants up to $30,000

Peach County Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Grant

Peach County CDBG-funded program providing grants for substantial home rehabilitation to low- and moderate-income owner-...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant

Low-interest loans (1% rate) and grants for very-low-income rural homeowners to repair or improve their homes. Seniors 6...

Home Repair
Up to $350 rebate

Georgia Power Heat Pump Rebate

Georgia Power customers in Byron can receive rebates for installing qualifying high-efficiency heat pump systems. Rebate...

Energy
Up to $100 rebate

Georgia Power Smart Thermostat Rebate

Rebate for purchasing and installing qualifying smart thermostats that optimize energy use. Customers may also qualify f...

Energy
Loans up to $25,000

Georgia Power Energy Efficiency Loan

Financing program for Georgia Power customers to install qualified energy-efficient equipment and home improvements. Off...

Energy
Up to $400 rebate

Georgia Power Water Heater Rebate

Rebates for Byron residents who purchase qualifying ENERGY STAR electric water heaters or heat pump water heaters. Highe...

Energy
30% of solar installation cost

Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal tax credit covering 30% of the cost of residential solar panel systems and battery storage installed in Byron. C...

Solar/Renewable
Operating grants for housing nonprofits

Georgia CHDO Operating Grant

Supports Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) serving Byron and Peach County with operating funds to deli...

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 adapt or purchase specially adapted housing. Covers mo...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities (such as blindness or loss of use of hands) to make acces...

Veterans
Up to $5,000

Peach County ADA Accessibility Grant

County grant program to assist income-eligible homeowners with installing wheelchair ramps, widening doorways, and modif...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $10,000

Georgia Senior Home Repair Grant

Provides grants to low-income seniors age 60+ for home repairs that enable aging in place. Administered through Middle G...

Seniors & Disability
Free lead hazard removal

Georgia Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Program

HUD-funded program to reduce lead hazards in pre-1978 homes occupied by families with children under age 6. Services inc...

Home Repair
Up to 100% project cost

FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA)

Provides funding for flood-prone homes to reduce or eliminate flood damage through elevation, acquisition, or mitigation...

Disaster
Up to $35,000

HOME Investment Partnerships Homeowner Rehab

Federal HOME funds administered by Georgia DCA for substantial rehabilitation of owner-occupied homes for low-income hou...

Home Repair
Up to $8,000

Peach County Emergency Home Repair Grant

Emergency grant for Peach County homeowners facing immediate health and safety threats. Covers urgent repairs like roof ...

Emergency
Down payment assistance varies

Georgia Dream Homeownership Program

Low-interest mortgage financing and down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers in Byron. Offers competitive inter...

Homebuyer
Up to $10,000

Peach County Septic System Repair Grant

Grant program for low-income Byron homeowners with failing septic systems that pose environmental or health hazards. Cov...

Home Repair
Varies by assessed value

Peach County Senior Property Tax Exemption

Property tax exemption for Peach County homeowners age 65 or older with household income below $40,000. Exempts a portio...

Property Tax Relief

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Byron, GA?

26 programs are currently listed for Byron, 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 Byron 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 Byron, 17 programs do not require repayment, 2 are forgivable loans, and 3 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Byron?

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.