Home Improvement Grants in Fernley.

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

As of June 2026, 23 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Fernley, NV, with individual awards up to $126,526. 4 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 14 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 loans1Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates8Refunded 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

Nevada State Weatherization Assistance Program

Free weatherization services for low-income Nevada households administered by Lyon County Social Services. Includes insu...

Weatherization
Up to $3,000 rebate

NV Energy PowerShift Heat Pump Rebate

Rebate for installing qualifying high-efficiency heat pump systems in residential properties served by NV Energy. Rebate...

Energy
Varies by system size

NV Energy SolarGenerations Incentive

Financial incentive for residential solar photovoltaic installations in NV Energy service territory. Incentive rate vari...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $150 rebate

NV Energy HVAC Tune-Up Program

Rebate for professional HVAC system tune-up and cleaning performed by a qualified contractor. Helps maintain system effi...

Energy
Up to $100 rebate

NV Energy Smart Thermostat Rebate

Rebate for purchasing and installing a qualifying smart thermostat that allows remote temperature control and automated ...

Energy
Up to $500 rebate

NV Energy Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for replacing an existing electric water heater with a qualifying ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater. Heat pump w...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan

Low-interest loans up to $40,000 for very low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas including Fernley to repair, imp...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grant

Grants up to $10,000 for very low-income homeowners age 62 or older in eligible rural areas to remove health and safety ...

Seniors & Disability
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, remodel, or purchase an adapted home. Eligible ...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt an existing home for accessibility. Eligible for...

Veterans
Up to $25,000 forgivable loan

Nevada HOME Rehabilitation Program

HOME-funded home rehabilitation program for low-income homeowners in participating Nevada jurisdictions. Provides forgiv...

Home Repair
Free lead hazard removal

Nevada Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Program

Free lead-based paint hazard reduction services for qualifying homes built before 1978 with children under 6 years old o...

Home Repair
Up to $3,000 reimbursement

Fernley Sewer Lateral Repair Assistance

Cost-share program to assist low-income homeowners with sewer lateral repairs or replacement. City reimburses 50% of eli...

Home Repair
$50 rebate plus free pickup

NV Energy Refrigerator Recycling Rebate

Receive $50 and free pickup for recycling an old working refrigerator or freezer. Helps reduce energy consumption by rem...

Energy
Up to $300 rebate

NV Energy Pool Pump Rebate

Rebate for replacing an existing pool pump with a new ENERGY STAR certified variable-speed pool pump. Variable-speed pum...

Energy
Up to $200 rebate

NV Energy Evaporative Cooler Rebate

Rebate for purchasing and installing a new evaporative cooler to replace air conditioning in appropriate climates. Evapo...

Energy
Instant discounts at retailers

NV Energy LED Lighting Instant Discount

Instant discounts on ENERGY STAR certified LED bulbs and fixtures at participating retailers. LEDs use up to 90% less en...

Energy
Up to $10,000 grant

Nevada Emergency Home Repair Program

Emergency grant for critical home repairs that pose immediate threats to health and safety for very low-income homeowner...

Emergency
Up to $1,500 rebate

NV Energy Ductless Heat Pump Rebate

Rebate for installing a qualifying ductless mini-split heat pump system. Ideal for homes without existing ductwork or fo...

Energy

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Many of these programs can be combined. For example, you can use a city repair grant for the work, a utility rebate for the energy savings, and a federal tax credit on top, all for the same project.

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Fernley, NV?

23 programs are currently listed for Fernley, 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 Fernley 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 Fernley, 13 programs do not require repayment, 1 is forgivable loan, and 8 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Fernley?

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.