Home Improvement Grants in Corpus Christi.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Corpus Christi, TX, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 34 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Corpus Christi, TX, with individual awards up to $126,526. 4 programs target seniors, 4 serve veterans, and 19 require no income limit.

Data last verified 2026-05-25. How we verify our data.

Types of help in this city

Funding typeProgramsRepaid?Best for
Grants19Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans4Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates6Refunded to you after purchaseEnergy-efficiency upgrades

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Showing 34 programs
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

Corpus Christi Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded forgivable loan for major home repairs to owner-occupied homes in Corpus Christi. Loan is forgiven after 5 y...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

Corpus Christi Emergency Home Repair Grant

Grant program for emergency home repairs that pose immediate health and safety threats to very low-income owner-occupant...

Emergency
Up to $25,000 forgivable loan

Corpus Christi ADA Home Modification Program

Provides accessibility modifications for owner-occupied homes where a disabled resident lives. Includes ramps, widened d...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $15,000 grant

Corpus Christi Senior Home Repair Program

Grant assistance for senior homeowners (62+) to make necessary home repairs and modifications for aging in place. Covers...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $8,000 forgivable loan

Corpus Christi Sewer Lateral Repair Program

Assists low-income homeowners with repair or replacement of private sewer laterals from home to the city main. Forgivabl...

Home Repair
Up to $5,000 assistance

Corpus Christi Water Service Line Replacement

Helps low-income homeowners replace old or failing private water service lines from the water main to the home. Ensures ...

Home Repair
Average $9,000 in improvements

Texas Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally-funded weatherization program administered by TDHCA through local Community Action agencies serving Corpus Chr...

Weatherization
Up to $2,000 rebate

AEP Texas Home Performance with ENERGY STAR

Rebates for comprehensive whole-home energy efficiency improvements completed by participating contractors. Requires ene...

Energy
Up to $1,200 rebate

AEP Texas High-Efficiency HVAC Rebate

Rebate for installing qualifying high-efficiency central air conditioning systems (minimum 16 SEER) or heat pumps. Syste...

Energy
$85 instant discount

AEP Texas Smart Thermostat Program

Instant discount on qualifying ENERGY STAR smart thermostats purchased through program partners. Participating in demand...

Energy
Up to $500 rebate

AEP Texas Attic Insulation Rebate

Rebate for adding attic insulation to achieve R-30 or higher. Must be installed by participating contractor and meet pro...

Weatherization
100% property tax exemption on added value

Texas Solar Property Tax Exemption

State law exempts solar energy systems from property tax appraisal, meaning the added value from installing solar panels...

Property Tax Relief
30% of system cost

Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal tax credit covering 30% of the total cost of residential solar panel system installation, including equipment an...

Solar/Renewable
Credit for excess solar generation

AEP Texas Net Metering Program

Net metering allows solar customers to receive bill credits for excess electricity their solar panels generate and send ...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $60,000 forgivable loan

Texas HOME Investment Partnerships Program

Federal HOME funds administered by TDHCA for substantial rehabilitation of owner-occupied homes. Forgivable loan over 15...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

Low-interest loans and grants for very low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas near Corpus Christi to repair or im...

Seniors & Disability
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 build, remodel, or purchase an adapted home. Eligible ...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for Veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a family member's home in which they will reside...

Veterans
Loans up to $25,000

Texas Veterans Home Improvement Program

Low-interest home improvement loans for Texas Veterans who own their home and have satisfactory credit. Fixed interest r...

Veterans
Up to $45,000

Texas Bootstrap Loan Program

Very low-interest construction loan for very low-income Texans in eligible rural areas to provide their own labor (sweat...

Home Repair
Up to 100% exemption based on disability rating

Texas Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption

Property tax exemption for disabled Veterans based on VA disability rating. Ranges from $5,000-$12,000 for 10%-90% disab...

Property Tax Relief
75% federal / 25% local match

FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance Program

Funding for flood mitigation projects including home elevation, acquisition, or flood-proofing for properties with flood...

Disaster
Up to $1,500 rebate

AEP Texas Heat Pump Rebate

Enhanced rebate for installing qualifying high-efficiency electric heat pump systems (minimum 18 SEER). Heat pumps provi...

Energy
Free lead testing and abatement

Texas Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Program

Free lead hazard assessment and abatement services for income-eligible families with children under 6 living in homes bu...

Home Repair
Up to $400 rebate

AEP Texas Pool Pump Rebate

Rebate for replacing old pool pump with ENERGY STAR certified variable-speed pool pump. Variable-speed pumps use up to 7...

Energy
Insurance premium discounts up to 65%

Texas Windstorm Insurance Mitigation Program

Premium discounts on windstorm insurance for homes in Corpus Christi coastal areas that meet wind-resistant construction...

Disaster
Up to $2,000 annual tax credit

Texas Mortgage Credit Certificate Program

Federal tax credit converting portion of mortgage interest into dollar-for-dollar tax credit. First-time homebuyers in C...

Homebuyer
$50 rebate plus free pickup

AEP Texas Refrigerator Recycling Rebate

Free pickup and environmentally responsible recycling of old working refrigerators and freezers, plus $50 rebate per uni...

Energy
Enhanced weatherization services

Texans Achieving Climate Excellence (TxACE)

Enhanced weatherization services using additional funding to provide more comprehensive energy efficiency improvements b...

Weatherization
Free homebuyer education and counseling

Corpus Christi Homebuyer Education Program

HUD-certified homebuyer education courses and one-on-one counseling for prospective homebuyers in Corpus Christi. Covers...

Homebuyer Ed

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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 Corpus Christi, TX?

34 programs are currently listed for Corpus Christi, 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 Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi, 19 programs do not require repayment, 4 are forgivable loans, and 6 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Corpus Christi?

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.