Home Improvement Grants in Elyria.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Elyria, OH, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 25 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Elyria, OH, with individual awards up to $126,526. 5 programs target seniors, 3 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
Grants13Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans4Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates7Refunded 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 $30,000

Elyria Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

Provides forgivable loans for major rehabilitation of owner-occupied homes in Elyria for households at or below 80% AMI....

Home Repair
Grant up to $15,000

Elyria ADA Home Accessibility Modification Program

Provides grants for accessibility modifications to owner-occupied homes in Elyria for households with disabled or senior...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $5,000 assistance

Elyria Sewer Lateral Repair Assistance

Provides cost-sharing assistance for repair or replacement of private sewer laterals connecting homes to the city sewer ...

Home Repair
Grant up to $8,000

Elyria Senior Home Repair Grant

Grant program for essential home repairs for Elyria homeowners age 62 and older with income at or below 80% AMI. Covers ...

Seniors & Disability
Average $9,000 per home

Ohio Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP)

Federally funded weatherization program administered by Ohio that provides free energy efficiency improvements to income...

Weatherization
Free lead hazard removal

Ohio Lead Hazard Control Program

HUD-funded program administered by Ohio Department of Health to remove lead-based paint hazards in homes built before 19...

Home Repair
Up to $15,000

Ohio Housing Trust Fund - Homeowner Repair

State-funded program providing grants and forgivable loans for emergency and critical home repairs for very-low-income h...

Home Repair
Up to $35,000 forgivable loan

Lorain County HOME Investment Partnerships - Owner Rehab

Federal HOME funds administered by Lorain County for comprehensive rehabilitation of owner-occupied homes in unincorpora...

Home Repair
Free energy assessment + discounted measures

FirstEnergy Home Energy Analysis

Free comprehensive energy assessment for FirstEnergy customers including blower door test, thermal imaging, and personal...

Energy
Up to $600 rebate

FirstEnergy Air Source Heat Pump Rebate

Rebate for qualifying air source heat pump installations for FirstEnergy customers. Rebate amount varies based on system...

Energy
Up to $100 rebate

FirstEnergy Smart Thermostat Rebate

Rebate for purchase and installation of qualifying ENERGY STAR certified smart thermostats for FirstEnergy customers. Sm...

Energy
Up to $350 rebate

FirstEnergy Electric Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for purchase and installation of qualifying high-efficiency electric water heaters or heat pump water heaters for...

Energy
Up to $400 in rebates

Dominion Energy Ohio Appliance Rebates

Rebates for qualifying natural gas appliances for Dominion Energy customers including high-efficiency furnaces, boilers,...

Energy
Up to $500 rebate

Dominion Energy Ohio Insulation Rebate

Rebate for qualifying insulation improvements for Dominion Energy natural gas customers. Covers attic, wall, and basemen...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant

USDA program providing low-interest loans up to $40,000 and grants up to $10,000 for repairs to make homes safe and sani...

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 adaptive ne...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for veterans with qualifying service-connected disabilities to adapt a home for accessibility. For veterans who ar...

Veterans
Up to $6,000 grant

Ohio Grants for Grads Down Payment Assistance

Down payment assistance grant for Ohio college graduates who earned their degree within the past 10 years. Available sta...

Homebuyer
Up to 2.5% of purchase price or $7,500

Ohio Your Choice! Down Payment Assistance

Forgivable loan for down payment and closing costs for first-time homebuyers in Ohio. Forgiven at 20% per year over 5 ye...

Homebuyer
Estimated $1,500 incentive value

FirstEnergy Solar Ready Program

FirstEnergy offers net metering and interconnection programs for residential solar installations. While direct rebates v...

Solar/Renewable
100% property tax exemption

Ohio Disabled Veterans Property Tax Relief

Full property tax exemption for disabled veterans rated 100% service-connected disabled by the VA. Veteran must own and ...

Property Tax Relief

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Elyria, OH?

25 programs are currently listed for Elyria, 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 Elyria 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 Elyria, 13 programs do not require repayment, 4 are forgivable loans, and 7 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Elyria?

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.