Home Improvement Grants in Elko.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Elko, NV, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 26 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Elko, NV, with individual awards up to $126,526. 6 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 11 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
Grants15Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans2Forgiven 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
Up to $8,500 in weatherization services

Nevada Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally funded program providing free energy efficiency improvements to low-income households in Elko County. Services...

Weatherization
Up to $35,000 forgivable loan

Nevada Housing Division Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation

HOME-funded rehabilitation program for owner-occupied homes in rural Nevada communities including Elko. Provides forgiva...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

USDA program offering low-interest loans and grants to very-low-income homeowners in rural Elko 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 accommodate their disabili...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt their home for independent living. Covers access...

Veterans
Up to $4,000 rebate

NV Energy HVAC Efficiency Rebate

NV Energy rebate for upgrading to high-efficiency central air conditioning or heat pump systems. Rebate amounts vary by ...

Energy
Up to $1,000 rebate

NV Energy Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for installing ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heaters. Heat pump water heaters are 2-3 times more efficien...

Energy
Up to $600 in rebates

NV Energy Home Weatherization Rebate

Rebates for home weatherization improvements including insulation, air sealing, and duct sealing. Requires Home Energy A...

Weatherization
Varies by system size

NV Energy SolarGenerations Rebate

Nevada's solar incentive program offering rebates for residential solar photovoltaic systems. Rebate rates vary by appli...

Solar/Renewable
30% of system cost

Federal Residential Solar Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal tax credit covering 30% of the cost of installing a residential solar energy system, including equipment and ins...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $100 rebate

NV Energy Smart Thermostat Rebate

Rebate for purchasing and installing a qualifying smart or Wi-Fi enabled programmable thermostat. Smart thermostats can ...

Energy
Up to $15,000 grant/loan

Elko County Septic System Repair Assistance

Elko County program providing financial assistance for repair or replacement of failing septic systems in unincorporated...

Home Repair
Up to $20,000 grant

Elko City Accessibility Modification Program

CDBG-funded program providing grants for accessibility modifications to homes of low-income disabled or elderly resident...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $5,000 grant

Elko County Senior Home Repair Program

Grant program for Elko County residents age 60+ to address minor emergency repairs that affect health and safety. Priori...

Seniors & Disability
Free lead hazard removal

Nevada Lead Hazard Control Program

HUD-funded program to identify and remediate lead-based paint hazards in homes built before 1978 with children under age...

Home Repair
Up to $6,000 emergency grant

Elko Emergency Furnace Repair/Replacement

Emergency assistance for low-income Elko County households with broken or non-functional heating systems during winter m...

Emergency
Up to $10,000 low-interest loan

Elko City Water Service Line Replacement

Low-interest loan program for Elko city residents to replace aging or lead water service lines from the property line to...

Home Repair
Up to $8,000 grant

Elko County Emergency Roof Repair Grant

Emergency grant for low-income homeowners in Elko County with roof damage posing immediate threat to health and safety. ...

Emergency
Up to $12,000 grant/rebate combination

Elko Energy Efficiency Upgrade Program

Comprehensive energy efficiency program combining state grants and utility rebates for qualifying Elko homeowners. Cover...

Energy
Up to $30,000 forgivable loan

Elko Structural Foundation Repair Program

HOME-funded program providing forgivable loans for major foundation and structural repairs in Elko County. Addresses set...

Home Repair
Up to $3,500 grant + rebate

Elko Electrical Panel Upgrade Assistance

Combined assistance program for upgrading outdated or undersized electrical panels in Elko homes. Essential for adding e...

Home Repair
Up to $7,500 grant

Nevada Wildfire Mitigation Home Hardening

FEMA hazard mitigation grant for Elko County homeowners in wildfire-prone areas. Covers fire-resistant roofing, ember-re...

Disaster

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Elko, NV?

26 programs are currently listed for Elko, 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 Elko 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 Elko, 15 programs do not require repayment, 2 are forgivable loans, and 6 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Elko?

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.