Home Improvement Grants in El Segundo.

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

As of June 2026, 24 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in El Segundo, CA, with individual awards up to $126,526. 4 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 13 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
Grants14Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans3Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates6Refunded 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
Forgivable loan up to $35,000

El Segundo CDBG Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded rehabilitation loans for owner-occupied homes in El Segundo. Loans are forgiven after 5 years of continued o...

Home Repair
Grant up to $10,000

El Segundo Emergency Home Repair Grant

Emergency repair grants for owner-occupied households facing immediate health and safety hazards. Covers urgent repairs ...

Emergency
Forgivable loan up to $25,000

El Segundo ADA Home Accessibility Program

Provides accessibility modifications for El Segundo homeowners with disabilities or elderly residents needing home adapt...

Seniors & Disability
Rebate up to $8,000

El Segundo Sewer Lateral Repair Program

Rebate program for owner-occupied single-family homes requiring private sewer lateral repair or replacement. Covers up t...

Home Repair
Free weatherization services up to $8,000

California Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally funded weatherization services for low-income households in El Segundo. Services include attic and wall insula...

Weatherization
Free lead hazard reduction

California Lead-Safe Homes Program

State-administered HUD program to identify and remediate lead-based paint hazards in homes built before 1978. Priority f...

Home Repair
Up to $3,000 rebate

California Earthquake Brace + Bolt Program

Statewide program offering up to $3,000 toward seismic retrofits for older wood-frame houses. Eligible homes are single-...

Home Repair
Up to $3,500 rebate

Southern California Edison AC & Heat Pump Rebate

SCE rebates for energy-efficient central air conditioners and heat pump systems. Rebate amounts vary by equipment type a...

Energy
Up to $300 rebate

SoCalGas High-Efficiency Furnace Rebate

Rebates for qualifying high-efficiency gas furnaces installed in SoCalGas service territory. Furnace must have AFUE rati...

Energy
Up to $600 rebate

SoCalGas Water Heater Rebate

Rebates for energy-efficient gas water heaters including tankless and storage models. Tankless water heaters with UEF 0....

Energy
Free home energy assessment

SCE Energy Advisor Home Assessment

Free virtual home energy assessment from SCE to identify energy-saving opportunities. Includes personalized recommendati...

Energy
Rebate varies by system size and equity status

California Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) - Battery Storage

SGIP provides incentives for home battery energy storage systems that store solar or grid power. Higher incentives avail...

Solar/Renewable
30% federal tax credit

Federal Residential Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal tax credit equal to 30% of the cost of installing a residential solar energy system, including solar panels and ...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $1,000 rebate

SCE Residential EV Charging Rebate

SCE rebates for residential electric vehicle charging equipment and installation. Includes Level 2 home chargers. Additi...

Energy
Varies by project and income

California HOME Investment Partnerships Program

Federally funded HOME program administered by the state for owner-occupied rehabilitation. Funds may be used for major r...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

USDA program providing loans up to $40,000 and grants up to $10,000 for very low-income homeowners to repair, improve, o...

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 construct or modify a home to meet their adaptive need...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a home to meet their needs. Eligible disabilitie...

Veterans
Grant up to $5,000

El Segundo Senior Home Repair Program

Grant program for senior homeowners age 62 and older for minor home repairs and improvements. Eligible projects include ...

Seniors & Disability
Free energy-efficiency upgrades

SCE Energy Savings Assistance Program

Free energy-efficiency improvements for income-qualified households including attic insulation, weather stripping, caulk...

Energy

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in El Segundo, CA?

24 programs are currently listed for El Segundo, 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 Segundo 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 Segundo, 14 programs do not require repayment, 3 are forgivable loans, and 6 are rebates.

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

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.