Home Improvement Grants in Dothan.

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

As of June 2026, 26 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Dothan, AL, with individual awards up to $126,526. 6 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 10 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
Grants16Never 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 $30,000 forgivable loan

City of Dothan Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

Provides forgivable loans for major home repairs to low-income owner-occupied households in Dothan city limits. Loan is ...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

Dothan Emergency Home Repair Grant

Emergency repair grants for very low-income homeowners in Dothan facing immediate health and safety hazards. Grant does ...

Emergency
Up to $9,000 in weatherization improvements

Alabama Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally funded weatherization program administered by Alabama for low-income households. Reduces energy costs through ...

Weatherization
Up to $10,000

Alabama Housing Finance Authority STEP Program

State Targeted Essential home repair Program provides forgivable loans for critical home repairs to moderate-income home...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loans & Grants

USDA provides low-interest loans up to $27,500 and grants up to $10,000 (seniors 62+ only) for very low-income homeowner...

Home Repair
Up to $1,200 in rebates

Alabama Power Energy Efficiency Rebates

Alabama Power offers rebates for qualifying energy-efficient home upgrades including heat pumps, insulation, smart therm...

Energy
Up to $600 rebate

Alabama Power Heat Pump Rebate Program

Rebate for installation of qualifying high-efficiency electric heat pump systems. Available to Alabama Power residential...

Energy
Up to $100 rebate

Alabama Power Smart Thermostat Rebate

Rebate for purchase and installation of qualifying smart thermostats that help reduce energy consumption. Available to A...

Energy
Up to $15,000 grant

Houston County Home Accessibility Modification Program

Grant program for low-income homeowners in Houston County needing accessibility modifications for disability or aging in...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $126,526 (SAH) or $25,350 (SHA), FY2026

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

VA grant for eligible veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to build, remodel, or purchase an adapted hom...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

VA grant for eligible veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a home for independent living. Avail...

Veterans
Free lead hazard removal

Alabama Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

Free lead hazard assessment and remediation for homes built before 1978 where a child under 6 with elevated blood lead l...

Home Repair
Up to $3,000 grant or low-interest loan

Dothan Water & Sewer Lateral Repair Assistance

Financial assistance for Dothan homeowners needing to repair or replace private water or sewer laterals on their propert...

Home Repair
Up to $40,000 forgivable loan

Alabama HOME Investment Partnerships Rehabilitation

Federally funded HOME program providing comprehensive home rehabilitation for low-income homeowners in Alabama. Loan is ...

Home Repair
30% federal tax credit

Federal Residential Clean Energy Credit (Solar)

Federal tax credit covering 30% of the cost of residential solar panel systems installed for installations completed by ...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $1,500 grant

Dothan Emergency Water Heater Replacement Program

Emergency grant for very low-income homeowners in Dothan who need immediate water heater replacement. Priority given to ...

Emergency
Up to $75,000 for home reconstruction

Alabama Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery

Federal CDBG-DR funds activated after presidentially declared disasters for home repair and reconstruction. Program is a...

Disaster
Up to $15,000 low-interest loan

Alabama Onsite Wastewater Loan Program

Low-interest loan program for homeowners in Houston County needing to repair or replace failing septic systems. Loans at...

Home Repair
Up to $150 annual bill credits

Alabama Power Power Manager Program

Free smart thermostat installation and bill credits for allowing Alabama Power to make small temporary adjustments to yo...

Energy
Up to $10,000 in training support

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Construction Training

Federally funded workforce development program providing free construction trades training for eligible adults and dislo...

Workforce
25% state tax credit on qualified expenses

Alabama Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit

State tax credit for substantial rehabilitation of income-producing historic properties listed on the National Register....

Historic
Up to $25,000 grant for home childcare facilities

USDA Rural Business Development Grant - Home Childcare

USDA grants for eligible rural Houston County residents to develop or expand home-based childcare businesses. Funds can ...

Childcare
Up to $10,000

Alabama Housing Finance Authority Step Up Program

Down payment and closing cost assistance for first-time homebuyers in Alabama. Provides up to $7,500 in assistance as a ...

Homebuyer
Varies by household size, income, and energy costs

Alabama LIHEAP

Provides heating and cooling assistance to income-eligible Alabama households through local Community Action Agencies. I...

Energy

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Dothan, AL?

26 programs are currently listed for Dothan, 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 Dothan 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 Dothan, 16 programs do not require repayment, 4 are forgivable loans, and 3 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Dothan?

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.