Home Improvement Grants in Cullman.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Cullman, AL, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 26 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Cullman, AL, with individual awards up to $126,526. 6 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
Grants17Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans4Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates3Refunded 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 $10,000

Alabama Housing Finance Authority Step Up Program

AHFA's Step Up program provides forgivable loans to income-eligible homeowners for critical home repairs and improvement...

Home Repair
Up to $8,000 in weatherization services

Alabama Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally funded weatherization program administered by ADECA through North Central Alabama Regional Council. Provides f...

Weatherization
Up to $20,000 forgivable loan

City of Cullman Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded program for owner-occupied rehabilitation in Cullman city limits. Provides forgivable loans for major home r...

Home Repair
Up to $7,500 grant

City of Cullman Emergency Home Repair Grant

Provides emergency repair grants for owner-occupied homes in Cullman with immediate health and safety hazards. Available...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loans & Grants

USDA program offering low-interest loans up to $40,000 and grants up to $10,000 for very low-income rural homeowners age...

Home Repair
Up to $1,500 in rebates

Alabama Power Energy Efficiency Rebates

Alabama Power offers rebates for energy-efficient HVAC systems, heat pumps, water heaters, and home insulation upgrades....

Energy
Up to $700 rebate

Alabama Power Heat Pump Rebate Program

Rebate for installing qualifying high-efficiency heat pumps (14 SEER or higher). Available to all Alabama Power resident...

Energy
Up to $300 rebate

Alabama Power Electric Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for purchasing and installing qualifying electric water heaters with energy-efficient ratings. Available to all A...

Energy
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 build, remodel, or purchase a specially adapted hom...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

VA grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a home with special features for mobility or ...

Veterans
Average $300-$600 per year

Alabama LIHEAP Energy Assistance

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program helps eligible households pay heating and cooling bills. Administered through ...

Energy
Up to $2,000 annual tax credit

Alabama Housing Finance Authority Mortgage Credit Certificate

Mortgage Credit Certificate provides a dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit equal to 50% of annual mortgage interest pai...

Homebuyer
Up to $5,000 forgivable loan

Alabama Housing Finance Authority Down Payment Assistance

AHFA provides down payment and closing cost assistance to first-time homebuyers. The assistance is a forgivable second m...

Homebuyer
Up to $10,000 grant

Cullman County Senior Home Repair Program

Provides home repair grants to low-income senior homeowners (age 60+) in Cullman County. Covers critical repairs includi...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $15,000 grant

Cullman County ADA Home Accessibility Program

CDBG-funded program providing grants for accessibility modifications to homes of low-income residents with disabilities....

Seniors & Disability
Free lead hazard removal

Alabama Lead Hazard Reduction Program

HUD-funded program administered by Alabama Department of Public Health to remove lead-based paint hazards in pre-1978 ho...

Home Repair
Up to $5,000 low-interest loan

Cullman Sewer Lateral Repair Assistance

Low-interest loan program to help homeowners repair or replace private sewer laterals connecting to city sewer mains. Av...

Home Repair
30% of system cost

Federal Residential Solar Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal tax credit equal to 30% of the cost of installing solar panels and battery storage on residential property. Avai...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $30,000 forgivable loan

HOME Investment Partnerships Rehabilitation

Federally funded HOME program providing forgivable loans for comprehensive home rehabilitation to low-income homeowners....

Home Repair
25% state + 20% federal tax credit

Alabama Historical Commission Tax Credits

Combined state and federal tax credits for substantial rehabilitation of historic properties. Alabama offers 25% state c...

Historic
Full exemption on state property tax

Alabama Senior Property Tax Exemption

Alabama homeowners age 65+ with annual income of $12,000 or less may qualify for full exemption from state property taxe...

Property Tax Relief
Full exemption on state property tax

Alabama Disability Property Tax Exemption

Alabama homeowners who are permanently and totally disabled with annual income of $12,000 or less may qualify for full e...

Property Tax Relief

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Cullman, AL?

26 programs are currently listed for Cullman, 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 Cullman 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 Cullman, 17 programs do not require repayment, 4 are forgivable loans, and 3 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Cullman?

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.