Home Improvement Grants in Ellensburg.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Ellensburg, WA, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 26 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Ellensburg, WA, with individual awards up to $126,526. 8 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
Grants16Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans3Forgiven 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 home

Washington State Weatherization Assistance Program

Federally funded program administered by Washington State to reduce energy costs through insulation, air sealing, HVAC t...

Weatherization
Forgivable loan up to $30,000

Ellensburg CDBG Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation

CDBG-funded program for major home repairs and rehabilitation for income-qualified homeowners in Ellensburg. Loan is for...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

Ellensburg Emergency Home Repair Grant

Provides grants for emergency repairs that pose immediate threats to health and safety for very low-income homeowners in...

Emergency
Up to $15,000 grant

Ellensburg ADA Accessibility Modification Grant

Grant program to make accessibility modifications for disabled and elderly homeowners in Ellensburg, including wheelchai...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $1,200 rebate

Puget Sound Energy Ductless Heat Pump Rebate

Rebate for installing qualifying ductless heat pumps in PSE service territory. Provides efficient heating and cooling wi...

Energy
Up to $2,000 rebate

Puget Sound Energy Home Insulation Rebate

Rebate for adding insulation and air sealing in homes served by PSE. Must complete a Home Energy Assessment first. Cover...

Weatherization
Up to $800 rebate

Puget Sound Energy Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for purchasing and installing a qualifying electric heat pump water heater. These units are up to 3 times more ef...

Energy
Up to $300 rebate

Puget Sound Energy Window Rebate

Rebate for replacing old windows with ENERGY STAR certified windows in PSE service area. Helps reduce heating and coolin...

Energy
Up to $75 rebate

Puget Sound Energy Smart Thermostat Rebate

Rebate for purchasing and installing a qualifying smart thermostat. Smart thermostats help optimize heating and cooling ...

Energy
Free lead hazard removal

Washington State Lead Hazard Reduction Program

State-funded program to reduce lead-based paint hazards in homes built before 1978 with children under 6 years old. Serv...

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 rural homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize homes. Grants up to ...

Home Repair
Up to $50,000 forgivable loan

Washington State Housing Trust Fund Homeowner Repair

State Housing Trust Fund provides forgivable loans for major home repairs and rehabilitation for low-income homeowners. ...

Home Repair
Loan up to $25,000

Kittitas County Septic System Repair Loan

Low-interest loan program to help homeowners in Kittitas County repair or replace failing septic systems. Designed to pr...

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 build, buy, or modify a home to meet their needs. For ...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to modify a home for accessibility. For veterans who are ...

Veterans
Up to $35,000 forgivable loan

Washington State HOME Program Homeowner Rehab

Federal HOME Investment Partnership Program funds administered by Washington State for homeowner rehabilitation. Forgiva...

Home Repair
Up to $5,000 grant

Kittitas County Senior Home Repair Program

Grant program for seniors 60+ in Kittitas County to complete minor home repairs and safety improvements to help them age...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $1,000 energy bill assistance

Kittitas County Low Income Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)

Federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps income-qualified households with heating costs. Also of...

Energy
Up to $5,000 in incentives annually

Washington State Solar Incentive Program

State incentive program for residential solar installations. Provides annual production incentives for solar energy syst...

Solar/Renewable
30% of system cost (2024)

Federal Residential Solar Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal tax credit covering 30% of the cost of solar photovoltaic systems installed on residential properties. No maximu...

Solar/Renewable
Up to full exemption on excess levies

Washington State Senior & Disabled Property Tax Exemption

Property tax exemption for seniors 61+ or disabled persons with limited income. Exempts all or a portion of excess levie...

Property Tax Relief
Defers full property tax payment

Washington State Property Tax Deferral Program

State program allowing eligible seniors 60+ or disabled persons to defer property tax payments. Deferred taxes become a ...

Property Tax Relief

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Ellensburg, WA?

26 programs are currently listed for Ellensburg, 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 Ellensburg 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 Ellensburg, 16 programs do not require repayment, 3 are forgivable loans, and 5 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Ellensburg?

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.