Home Improvement Grants in East Ridge.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for East Ridge, TN, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 26 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in East Ridge, TN, with individual awards up to $126,526. 6 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
Grants17Never 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 per household

Tennessee Weatherization Assistance Program

State-funded weatherization program that reduces energy costs through insulation, air sealing, heating system improvemen...

Weatherization
Up to $25,000 loan

THDA Homeownership Rehabilitation Program

Low-interest loans for major home repairs and improvements for moderate-income homeowners in Tennessee. Loans feature be...

Home Repair
Free lead hazard removal

Tennessee Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Program

HUD-funded program to identify and remediate lead-based paint hazards in pre-1978 homes where children under age 6 resid...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

Provides grants up to $10,000 for homeowners age 62+ to remove health and safety hazards, or low-interest loans up to $4...

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

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

VA grant to help veterans with certain service-connected disabilities adapt or purchase a home to accommodate their disa...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

VA grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt their home for independent living. Covers mod...

Veterans
Up to $35,000 forgivable loan

HOME Investment Partnerships Rehabilitation

Forgivable loans for substantial rehabilitation of owner-occupied homes for income-qualified households. Loan is forgive...

Home Repair
Up to $15,000 grant

East Ridge ADA Home Modification Program

Grant program for East Ridge homeowners with disabilities to make accessibility modifications to their homes. Covers whe...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $10,000 grant

East Ridge Senior Home Repair Assistance

Grant program specifically for East Ridge homeowners age 62 and older to make essential home repairs and safety improvem...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $5,000 grant or loan

East Ridge Sewer Lateral Repair Program

Assists homeowners with the cost of repairing or replacing private sewer lateral lines from home to public main. Low-inc...

Home Repair
Up to $750 rebate

EPB Energy Pros Heat Pump Rebate

Rebates for EPB residential electric customers who install qualifying high-efficiency electric heat pumps. Rebate amount...

Energy
Up to $300 rebate

EPB Energy Pros Water Heater Rebate

Rebates for EPB customers who install qualifying energy-efficient electric or heat pump water heaters. Rebate amounts va...

Energy
Up to $400 rebate

EPB Energy Pros Insulation Rebate

Rebates for EPB customers who add qualifying insulation to attics, walls, or floors. Rebate based on amount and type of ...

Weatherization
Up to $100 rebate

EPB Energy Pros Smart Thermostat Rebate

Rebate for EPB customers who install qualifying smart thermostats that help reduce energy use through automated temperat...

Energy
Free or heavily discounted

EPB Energy Pros Home Energy Assessment

Professional home energy assessment by EPB Energy Pros to identify energy-saving opportunities. Includes blower door tes...

Energy
Federal 30% tax credit + TVA incentives

Tennessee Solar Energy Tax Credits

Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) provides 30% tax credit for residential solar installations. TVA also offers incenti...

Solar/Renewable
Varies by need, up to $400

Tennessee LIHEAP Energy Assistance

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program helps eligible households pay heating and cooling costs. Priority for househol...

Energy
Up to $600 for crisis situations

Tennessee Energy Crisis Assistance

Emergency energy assistance for households facing utility disconnection, lack of fuel, or heating/cooling system failure...

Emergency
Varies by property value

Tennessee Elderly Property Tax Relief

Property tax relief for homeowners age 65 or older with total annual income below state threshold. Eligible homeowners m...

Property Tax Relief
Varies by property value

Tennessee Disabled Property Tax Relief

Property tax relief for disabled homeowners with total annual income below state threshold. Must have a total and perman...

Property Tax Relief
Varies by project scope

FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program

Provides funding to reduce or eliminate long-term risk of flood and other natural disaster damage to homes. Available af...

Disaster
25% state + 20% federal tax credits

Tennessee Historic Preservation Tax Credits

Tax credits for substantial rehabilitation of certified historic homes. Tennessee offers 25% state tax credit plus 20% f...

Historic

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in East Ridge, TN?

26 programs are currently listed for East Ridge, 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 East Ridge 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 East Ridge, 17 programs do not require repayment, 1 is forgivable loan, and 5 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in East Ridge?

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.