Home Improvement Grants in Clearwater.

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

As of June 2026, 25 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Clearwater, FL, with individual awards up to $126,526. 5 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 9 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
Grants19Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans3Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates2Refunded 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 $35,000 forgivable loan

Clearwater Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded forgivable loan program for major home rehabilitation for low-income owner-occupants in Clearwater. Loan is ...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

Clearwater Emergency Home Repair Grant

Emergency repair grant for very low-income homeowners in Clearwater facing immediate health and safety hazards. Covers c...

Emergency
Up to $20,000 grant

Clearwater ADA Accessibility Modification Program

Provides accessibility modifications for Clearwater homeowners with disabilities to improve home safety and accessibilit...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $15,000 grant

Pinellas County Emergency Home Repair Assistance

Pinellas County program providing emergency repair assistance to low-income homeowners county-wide, including Clearwater...

Emergency
Up to $10,000 in weatherization services

Florida Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally funded weatherization program administered through Florida DEO providing energy efficiency upgrades to low-inc...

Weatherization
Free lead hazard removal

Florida Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Program

HUD-funded program administered by Florida DOH to identify and remediate lead-based paint hazards in homes built before ...

Home Repair
Up to $25,000 deferred loan

Florida SHIP Home Repair Program

State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program providing home repair assistance to low- and moderate-income homeow...

Home Repair
Free energy audit plus up to $150 in instant upgrades

Duke Energy Home Energy Check

Free in-home energy assessment for Duke Energy residential customers. Certified energy advisor provides personalized rec...

Energy
Up to $1,650 rebate

Duke Energy HVAC Rebate Program

Rebates for Duke Energy residential customers who install qualifying high-efficiency HVAC systems. Rebates range from $5...

Energy
Up to $450 rebate

Duke Energy Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for Duke Energy residential customers who install qualifying heat pump water heaters. Heat pump water heaters are...

Energy
Property tax exemption plus federal tax credit

Florida Solar Energy System Incentives

Florida offers property tax exemption for residential solar installations, meaning the added home value from solar is ex...

Solar/Renewable
Credit for excess solar energy produced

Duke Energy Net Metering Program

Net metering allows Duke Energy customers with rooftop solar to receive credit for excess electricity sent back to the g...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant

USDA program providing low-interest loans and grants for home repairs in eligible rural areas. Loans up to $27,500 at 1%...

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

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

VA grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt or purchase a home to accommodate their disab...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

VA grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt their home. Covers accessibility modification...

Veterans
Up to $5,000 grant

Pinellas County Senior Home Repair Program

Pinellas County program providing minor home repairs and safety modifications for low-income seniors age 60+ to help the...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $25,000 for disaster repair

Florida Hardest Hit Fund (Disaster Recovery)

Florida Housing's disaster recovery program providing home repair grants after federally declared disasters. Assists hom...

Disaster
Up to $7,500 grant

Clearwater Sewer Lateral Repair Assistance

City of Clearwater program assisting low-income homeowners with repair or replacement of private sewer lateral lines fro...

Home Repair
Up to $5,000 grant

Pinellas County Water Lateral Replacement Program

Pinellas County program providing financial assistance to low-income homeowners for replacement of aging or leaking wate...

Home Repair
Up to $50,000 forgivable loan

Pinellas County HOME Rehabilitation Program

Federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds administered by Pinellas County for major rehabilitation of owner-occ...

Home Repair
Up to $6,000 in weatherization services

Florida LIHEAP Weatherization Assistance

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) weatherization component providing energy efficiency improvements to ...

Weatherization

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Clearwater, FL?

25 programs are currently listed for Clearwater, 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 Clearwater 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 Clearwater, 19 programs do not require repayment, 3 are forgivable loans, and 2 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Clearwater?

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.