Home Improvement Grants in Crystal City.

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

As of June 2026, 21 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Crystal City, TX, with individual awards up to $126,526. 5 programs target seniors, 3 serve veterans, and 13 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
Grants15Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans1Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates4Refunded to you after purchaseEnergy-efficiency upgrades

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Showing 21 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 $8,000 in services

Texas Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

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

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grant

Grant for very low-income homeowners age 62 and older in rural areas to remove health and safety hazards. Crystal City q...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan

Low-interest loan (1% interest) for very low-income rural homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize their homes. Maxim...

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

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Helps veterans with certain service-connected disabilities purchase or modify a home to accommodate their disability. Fo...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Helps veterans with certain service-connected disabilities adapt a family member's home in which they will live. For vet...

Veterans
Up to $30,000 grant

Texas HOME Investment Partnerships Program

Federal HOME funds administered by TDHCA provide rehabilitation assistance for owner-occupied housing. Forgivable loan s...

Home Repair
Varies by improvement

AEP Texas Energy Efficiency Rebates

AEP Texas offers rebates on qualifying energy-efficient home improvements including HVAC systems, insulation, windows, a...

Energy
Up to $1,200 rebate

AEP Texas HVAC Rebate Program

Rebate for installation of high-efficiency central air conditioning systems (16 SEER or higher) and heat pumps. Helps of...

Energy
30% of system cost

Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal tax credit covering 30% of the cost of installing solar panels on residential property. Credit reduces federal i...

Solar/Renewable
Additional $10,000 exemption

Texas Property Tax Exemption for Seniors

Texas homeowners age 65 or older qualify for an additional $10,000 homestead exemption on their property taxes. School d...

Property Tax Relief
Additional $10,000 exemption

Texas Property Tax Exemption for Disabled

Homeowners who qualify for Social Security disability benefits are eligible for an additional $10,000 homestead exemptio...

Property Tax Relief
Partial to 100% exemption

Texas Property Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans

Disabled veterans with a service-connected disability rating from the VA receive property tax exemptions ranging from $5...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $300 rebate

Texas Energy-Efficient Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for replacement of electric water heaters with high-efficiency models (Energy Factor 0.92 or higher for tank mode...

Energy
Up to $1,500 rebate

Texas Heat Pump Installation Rebate

Enhanced rebate for installation of high-efficiency heat pump systems (18 SEER or higher). Heat pumps provide both heati...

Energy
Up to $1,000 per year

Texas Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Federal program that helps low-income households pay heating and cooling bills. Priority given to households with elderl...

Energy
Up to $600 per year

Texas Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)

State-funded energy assistance for Texas households not eligible for federal LIHEAP but still needing help with utility ...

Energy
Up to $75,000 grant

Texas General Land Office Disaster Recovery Program

When federally declared disasters occur, CDBG-DR funds may become available for home repair and reconstruction. Funding ...

Disaster

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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 Crystal City, TX?

21 programs are currently listed for Crystal City, 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 Crystal City 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 Crystal City, 15 programs do not require repayment, 1 is forgivable loan, and 4 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Crystal City?

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.