Home Improvement Grants in El Paso.

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

As of June 2026, 40 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in El Paso, TX, with individual awards up to $126,526. 9 programs target seniors, 3 serve veterans, and 21 require no income limit.

Data last verified 2026-05-24. How we verify our data.

Types of help in this city

Funding typeProgramsRepaid?Best for
Grants24Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans5Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates9Refunded 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 providing free weatherization services to low-income households in El Paso County. Services inc...

Weatherization
Forgivable loan up to $35,000

City of El Paso Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded forgivable loan program for major home repairs to owner-occupied properties in El Paso. Loan is forgiven aft...

Home Repair
Grant up to $10,000

City of El Paso Emergency Home Repair Program

Provides emergency repair grants for urgent health and safety issues in owner-occupied homes. Priority for seniors age 6...

Home Repair
Up to $15,000 grant

El Paso Accessibility Modification Program

Provides grants for accessibility modifications to homes occupied by persons with disabilities or seniors. Includes ramp...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

Low-interest loans and grants for very low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas of El Paso County to repair, improv...

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 meet their needs. Covers m...

Home Repair
Up to $25,350 (SHA), FY2026

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to make necessary adaptations to their home. Covers modif...

Home Repair
Up to $750 rebate

El Paso Electric Air Conditioning Rebate

Rebate for residential customers who purchase and install qualifying high-efficiency central air conditioning systems. U...

Energy
Up to $1,200 rebate

El Paso Electric Heat Pump Rebate

Rebate for residential customers installing qualifying high-efficiency electric heat pump systems. Higher rebates availa...

Energy
Up to $500 rebate

El Paso Electric Insulation Rebate

Rebate for adding insulation to attics, walls, or floors in existing homes. Must meet minimum R-value requirements and b...

Energy
Up to $450 rebate

El Paso Electric Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for installing high-efficiency electric water heaters including heat pump water heaters. Higher rebates available...

Energy
Up to $150 per toilet

EPWater High-Efficiency Toilet Rebate

Rebate for replacing old toilets with WaterSense-labeled high-efficiency models that use 1.28 gallons per flush or less....

Energy
Up to $2,000 rebate

EPWater Xeriscape Landscape Rebate

Rebate program for converting traditional grass lawns to water-efficient xeriscape landscaping. Covers 50% of project co...

Energy
Up to $200 rebate

EPWater Smart Irrigation Controller Rebate

Rebate for installing WaterSense-labeled smart irrigation controllers that automatically adjust watering schedules based...

Energy
Up to $35,000 forgivable loan

Texas HOME Investment Partnerships Program

Federal HOME funds administered by TDHCA for owner-occupied home rehabilitation. Forgivable loans for low-income househo...

Home Repair
Free lead hazard removal

Texas Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Program

Free lead hazard assessment and remediation for homes built before 1978 with children under age 6 or pregnant women. Pri...

Home Repair
Up to $8,000 grant

El Paso County Senior Home Repair Program

Grant program for seniors age 62 and older in unincorporated El Paso County. Provides emergency and minor home repairs t...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $5,000 forgivable loan

El Paso Sewer Lateral Repair Program

Forgivable loan program to assist low and moderate-income homeowners with repair or replacement of private sewer lateral...

Home Repair
Up to $2,500 incentive

El Paso Electric Solar Incentive Program

Incentive for residential customers who install qualifying solar photovoltaic systems. Payment based on system size in k...

Energy
Varies by family needs

Fort Bliss Family Homes Assistance Program

Housing assistance programs for active-duty military families and eligible veterans associated with Fort Bliss. Includes...

Home Repair
Up to $75,000 grant

Texas General Land Office Disaster Recovery

CDBG Disaster Recovery funds for homeowners affected by federally-declared disasters in Texas. Provides grants for home ...

Disaster
Property tax freeze for 10 years

El Paso Historic Preservation Tax Incentive

Property tax incentive for owners who rehabilitate historic properties in designated El Paso historic districts. Freezes...

Historic
30% of system cost

Federal Residential Solar Investment Tax Credit

Federal tax credit covering 30% of the cost to install solar panels on residential properties. Includes equipment, labor...

Energy
Up to $3,200 annual tax credit

Federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit

Federal tax credit for energy-efficient home improvements including windows, doors, insulation, heat pumps, and water he...

Energy
Up to $20,000 grant

Texas State Housing Assistance Program (TexSHAP)

State-funded program providing grants for home repairs to low and moderate-income homeowners in participating counties. ...

Home Repair
Up to $1,000 utility assistance

Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

Federal LIHEAP funds administered by Texas HHS to help low-income households pay heating and cooling bills. Priority for...

Energy
Up to $5,000 reimbursement

El Paso Fire Sprinkler Retrofit Program

Reimbursement program for residential fire sprinkler installation in existing homes. Covers 50% of installation costs up...

Home Repair
Additional $10,000 exemption

El Paso County Senior Property Tax Exemption

Additional homestead exemption for homeowners age 65 and older in El Paso County. Provides $10,000 off property value fo...

Seniors & Disability
Additional $10,000 exemption

El Paso County Disability Property Tax Exemption

Additional homestead exemption for homeowners with certified disabilities in El Paso County. Provides $10,000 off proper...

Home Repair
Up to $7,500 forgivable loan

El Paso County On-Site Sewage Facility Repair

Forgivable loan program for low and moderate-income homeowners in unincorporated El Paso County to repair or replace fai...

Home Repair
Up to $1,500 rebate

Texas Radon Mitigation Assistance

Rebate program for low-income homeowners to install radon mitigation systems in homes with elevated radon levels. Requir...

Home Repair
Up to $15,000 deferred loan

El Paso Foundation Stabilization Program

Deferred-payment loan for foundation repairs due to soil movement in El Paso's clay soils. Available to low and moderate...

Home Repair
Free or discounted trees

El Paso Water Desert Trees Program

Free and low-cost native desert tree distribution program to promote water-efficient landscaping and reduce cooling cost...

Energy
Varies by project scope

El Paso Neighborhood Stabilization Program

Comprehensive rehabilitation assistance for homeowners in targeted El Paso neighborhoods experiencing disinvestment. Com...

Home Repair
Up to $500 rebate

El Paso Electric Window Replacement Rebate

Rebate for replacing single-pane windows with Energy Star certified double or triple-pane windows. Reduces heat gain in ...

Energy
Up to $12,000 forgivable loan

El Paso Manufactured Housing Repair Program

Forgivable loan program specifically for owners of manufactured homes (mobile homes) on permanent foundations. Addresses...

Home Repair

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in El Paso, TX?

40 programs are currently listed for El Paso, 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 El Paso 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 El Paso, 24 programs do not require repayment, 5 are forgivable loans, and 9 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in El Paso?

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.