Home Improvement Grants in Carson.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Carson, CA, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 25 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Carson, CA, with individual awards up to $126,526. 6 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
Grants18Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans1Forgiven 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
Forgivable loan up to $35,000

Carson Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

Provides forgivable loans for major home repairs to low-income owner-occupied households in Carson. Loan is forgiven aft...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

Carson Emergency Home Repair Grant

Provides emergency repair grants for immediate health and safety hazards in owner-occupied homes. Must be Carson residen...

Emergency
Up to $20,000 grant

Carson Home Accessibility Modification Program

Provides grants for accessibility modifications to homes for seniors and people with disabilities in Carson. Covers ramp...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $8,000 rebate

Carson Sewer Lateral Repair Program

Provides rebates to Carson homeowners for repair or replacement of private sewer laterals. Program helps prevent sewage ...

Home Repair
Free weatherization, average $8,000 value

California Weatherization Assistance Program (Carson)

Federally-funded program providing free home weatherization services to low-income households in Carson. Services includ...

Weatherization
Free lead remediation, up to $15,000 value

California Lead-Based Paint Hazard Program

State program providing free lead hazard assessment and remediation for homes built before 1978 with children under age ...

Home Repair
Up to $3,000 rebate

California Earthquake Brace + Bolt Program

State program offering up to $3,000 toward seismic retrofits for eligible homes with raised foundations. Helps homeowner...

Disaster
Up to $6,250 in rebates

SoCalGas Home Energy Efficiency Rebates

Rebates for energy-efficient natural gas appliances and equipment in Carson homes. Includes furnaces, water heaters, poo...

Energy
Free energy efficiency upgrades

SoCalGas Energy Savings Assistance Program

Free energy-saving improvements for income-qualified households in SoCalGas service area. Services include attic insulat...

Energy
Up to $3,600 rebate

SCE Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate

Rebates for replacing gas or electric water heaters with efficient electric heat pump water heaters. Larger rebates avai...

Energy
Up to $5,500 in rebates

SCE Home Energy Advisor Program

Comprehensive home energy upgrade program with free home energy assessment and rebates for insulation, air sealing, duct...

Energy
Free energy upgrades

SCE Energy Savings Assistance Program

Free energy-efficient appliances and home improvements for income-qualified SCE customers. Includes LED bulbs, refrigera...

Energy
Up to $4,500 for battery storage

California Solar Initiative (CSI) - SGIP Storage Rebate

State rebate program for residential battery energy storage systems paired with solar. Equity Resiliency incentives avai...

Solar/Renewable
30% tax credit

Federal Residential Solar Investment Tax Credit

Federal tax credit covering 30% of the cost of solar panel installation and battery storage systems. Available for resid...

Solar/Renewable
Financing up to $100,000

California HERO PACE Financing

Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing for energy efficiency, renewable energy, and water conservation improvem...

Solar/Renewable
Free weatherization services

Los Angeles County Weatherization Assistance

County-administered weatherization program providing free energy efficiency improvements to income-qualified residents. ...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

Federal program offering low-interest loans and grants to very-low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas to repair, ...

Home Repair
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 build, buy, or modify a home to accommodate their dis...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

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

Veterans
Grant up to $40,000

CalHFA Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Grant

Grant program to help low- and moderate-income homeowners build or convert space to create an Accessory Dwelling Unit (A...

Home Repair
Up to $5,000 grant

Los Angeles County Senior Home Repair Program

Grant program for seniors age 62+ in Los Angeles County for minor home repairs and safety improvements. Covers repairs t...

Seniors & Disability

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Carson, CA?

25 programs are currently listed for Carson, 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 Carson 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 Carson, 18 programs do not require repayment, 1 is forgivable loan, and 5 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Carson?

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.