Home Improvement Grants in Caldwell.

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

As of June 2026, 22 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Caldwell, ID, with individual awards up to $126,526. 2 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 10 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
Grants13Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans3Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates4Refunded 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 $30,000 forgivable loan

City of Caldwell Housing Rehabilitation Program

Provides major home rehabilitation for owner-occupied homes in Caldwell with income at or below 80% AMI. Loan is forgive...

Home Repair
Up to $8,000 grant

Caldwell Emergency Home Repair Grant

Provides emergency home repairs for owner-occupied households in Caldwell city limits with income at or below 50% AMI. A...

Emergency
Up to $15,000 grant

Caldwell ADA Home Accessibility Grant

Provides accessibility modifications for owner-occupied homes in Caldwell where a resident has a documented disability. ...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $5,000 forgivable loan

Caldwell Sewer Lateral Repair Program

Assists Caldwell homeowners with repair or replacement of failing private sewer laterals. Available to owner-occupied ho...

Home Repair
Average $8,000 in weatherization services

Idaho Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally funded weatherization program administered by Idaho DHW provides free energy efficiency improvements for incom...

Weatherization
Up to $200 in instant rebates

Idaho Power LED Lighting Rebate

Idaho Power customers receive instant discounts on ENERGY STAR certified LED bulbs and fixtures at participating retaile...

Energy
Up to $1,700 for high-efficiency HVAC

Idaho Power HVAC Efficiency Rebate

Idaho Power offers rebates up to $1,700 for qualifying high-efficiency central air conditioners, heat pumps, and ductles...

Energy
Up to $600 for heat pump water heater

Idaho Power Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate

Idaho Power provides rebates up to $600 for qualifying ENERGY STAR heat pump water heaters. These units use up to 60% le...

Energy
Up to $800 for insulation upgrades

Idaho Power Insulation Rebate

Idaho Power offers rebates for adding insulation to attics, walls, and crawl spaces in electrically heated homes. Rebate...

Weatherization
Free or discounted energy audit

Idaho Power Home Energy Audit

Idaho Power offers professional home energy audits to identify ways to save energy and reduce utility bills. Audit inclu...

Energy
Varies by system size

Idaho Power Solar Incentive Program

Idaho Power offers incentives for qualifying residential solar installations. Program includes net metering and intercon...

Solar/Renewable
Free energy-saving products and installation

Idaho Power Easy Savings Program

Income-qualified Idaho Power customers receive free energy-saving products and installation at no cost. Includes LED bul...

Energy
Down payment assistance varies by loan

Idaho Housing First-Time Homebuyer Program

Idaho Housing offers low-interest mortgage loans and down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers and repeat buyers...

Homebuyer
Up to $35,000 for rehabilitation

Idaho HOME Investment Partnerships Program

Federal HOME funds administered in Idaho provide owner-occupied housing rehabilitation for low-income homeowners. Covers...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

USDA provides grants up to $10,000 for very low-income homeowners age 62+ to remove health and safety hazards. Also offe...

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

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

VA provides grants to veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to purchase or modify a home to accommodate t...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

VA provides grants to veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a family member's home in which they...

Veterans
Free lead hazard removal

Idaho Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Program

HUD-funded program administered by Idaho DHW to reduce lead-based paint hazards in homes built before 1978 with children...

Home Repair

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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 Caldwell, ID?

22 programs are currently listed for Caldwell, 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 Caldwell 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 Caldwell, 13 programs do not require repayment, 3 are forgivable loans, and 4 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Caldwell?

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.