Home Improvement Grants in Cudahy.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Cudahy, WI, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 21 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Cudahy, WI, with individual awards up to $126,526. 3 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
Grants14Never 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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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
Average $8,000 in improvements

Wisconsin Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally funded program administered by Wisconsin to reduce energy costs for low-income households through insulation, ...

Weatherization
Up to $50,000

WHEDA Home Improvement Advantage Loan

Low-interest home improvement loan for Wisconsin homeowners, including those in Cudahy. Funds can be used for repairs, a...

Home Repair
Free lead hazard removal

Wisconsin Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

State-funded program providing free lead hazard removal and abatement services for homes where a child under age 6 has b...

Home Repair
Up to $2,500 in rebates

Focus on Energy Home Performance Rebates

Wisconsin's statewide energy efficiency program offering rebates for home performance improvements including insulation,...

Energy
Up to $1,000 per appliance

Focus on Energy Appliance & HVAC Rebates

Rebates for qualifying ENERGY STAR® appliances, furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, and water heaters. Available to ...

Energy
Up to $1,200 rebate

WE Energies Heat Pump Rebate Program

Rebate for installation of qualifying air-source or geothermal heat pumps for WE Energies electric customers in Cudahy. ...

Energy
Up to $600 rebate

WE Energies Insulation & Air Sealing Rebates

Rebates for adding attic, wall, or basement insulation and professional air sealing services. Available to WE Energies c...

Weatherization
Credits for excess solar generation

WE Energies Solar Buyback Program

Net metering program allowing Cudahy solar customers to receive bill credits for excess electricity generated and sent b...

Solar/Renewable
100% property tax exemption on system value

Wisconsin Solar and Wind Energy Equipment Tax Exemption

Wisconsin law exempts the added value of solar panels and wind energy systems from property tax assessments. Reduces ong...

Solar/Renewable
30% of system cost (through 2032)

Federal Residential Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal tax credit covering 30% of the cost to install solar panels and battery storage systems on homes in Cudahy. Cred...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant

Very low-interest loans and grants for very-low-income homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize homes or remove healt...

Home Repair
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 adapt or purchase a home to accommodate their disabili...

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
Up to $14,999 forgivable loan

Milwaukee County HOME Investment Partnerships

Federally funded HOME program providing forgivable loans for home repairs to income-eligible homeowners in Milwaukee Cou...

Home Repair
Up to $7,500 grant

Wisconsin Senior Home Repair Program

Provides grants to low-income seniors age 60+ for critical home repairs and modifications that allow them to safely age ...

Seniors & Disability
Varies by household size and income

Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance (WHEAP)

Federal LIHEAP funds providing heating and electric bill assistance to low-income Cudahy households. Also covers furnace...

Energy
Up to $50,000 matching grant

Wisconsin Historical Society Restoration Grant

Matching grants for restoration and preservation of historic properties listed on or eligible for the National Register ...

Historic

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Cudahy, WI?

21 programs are currently listed for Cudahy, 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 Cudahy 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 Cudahy, 14 programs do not require repayment, 1 is forgivable loan, and 4 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Cudahy?

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.