Home Improvement Grants in Cuero.

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

As of June 2026, 25 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Cuero, TX, with individual awards up to $126,526. 5 programs target seniors, 3 serve veterans, and 17 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
Grants16Never 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
Up to $8,000 in weatherization services

Texas Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally-funded program administered by TDHCA providing free weatherization services to income-qualified households in ...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan

Low-interest loans for very low-income homeowners in rural areas to repair, improve, or modernize homes, or to remove he...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grant

Grants for very low-income homeowners age 62 or older in rural areas to remove health and safety hazards from their home...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $25,000 for rehabilitation

TDHCA HOME Investment Partnerships Program

Federal HOME funds administered through TDHCA for owner-occupied home rehabilitation in rural Texas counties. Provides g...

Home Repair
Loan up to $25,000 for improvements

Texas Veterans Home Improvement Program

Low-interest home improvement loans for Texas veterans who own and occupy their homes. Funds can be used for repairs, re...

Veterans
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 specially adapted home. Qualifying...

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 or their own home. Qualif...

Veterans
Rebate up to $500

AEP Texas HVAC Rebate Program

Rebates for AEP Texas residential customers who upgrade to energy-efficient central air conditioning systems with qualif...

Energy
Rebate up to $400

AEP Texas Attic Insulation Rebate

Rebate for AEP Texas residential customers who add qualifying levels of attic insulation to their homes. Helps reduce co...

Weatherization
Property tax exemption for solar value

Texas Solar Rights and Incentives

Texas law provides a property tax exemption for the added home value from solar panel installation. Additionally, net me...

Solar/Renewable
30% tax credit on system cost

Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal tax credit equal to 30% of the cost of installing a solar photovoltaic system on your Cuero home. Credit applies...

Solar/Renewable
Assistance varies by need

DeWitt County On-Site Sewage Facility Program

Financial assistance for low-income DeWitt County homeowners to repair or replace failing on-site sewage facilities (sep...

Home Repair
$10,000 additional homestead exemption

Texas Senior Property Tax Exemption

Additional $10,000 property tax exemption for homeowners age 65 or older in DeWitt County. Automatically includes tax ce...

Property Tax Relief
$10,000 additional homestead exemption

Texas Disability Property Tax Exemption

Additional $10,000 property tax exemption for homeowners with a qualifying disability in DeWitt County. Requires certifi...

Property Tax Relief
Free lead testing and education

Texas Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

Free lead testing, case management, and education for Texas families with children at risk of lead exposure. Homes built...

Home Repair
Rebate up to $700

AEP Texas Heat Pump Rebate

Enhanced rebate for AEP Texas residential customers who install qualifying high-efficiency heat pump systems. Heat pumps...

Energy
Rebate up to $85

AEP Texas Smart Thermostat Rebate

Rebate for AEP Texas residential customers who purchase and install qualifying smart thermostats. Smart thermostats opti...

Energy
Varies by disaster event

Texas Home and Land Acquisition Fund (HLAF)

Texas GLO program that provides home buyouts and land acquisition for properties repeatedly damaged by natural disasters...

Disaster
Up to $5,000 grant

DeWitt County Senior Home Repair Program

Emergency home repair assistance for low-income seniors age 60 and older in DeWitt County. Focuses on health, safety, an...

Seniors & Disability
Free assessment and referrals

Texas A&M Forest Service Emergency Tree Removal

After severe weather events, Texas A&M Forest Service provides free assessment of hazardous trees threatening homes and ...

Disaster
Rebate up to $300

AEP Texas Electric Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for AEP Texas residential customers who install qualifying high-efficiency electric water heaters. Eligible model...

Energy

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Cuero, TX?

25 programs are currently listed for Cuero, 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 Cuero 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 Cuero, 16 programs do not require repayment, 1 is forgivable loan, and 5 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Cuero?

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.