Home Improvement Grants in Forrest City.

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As of June 2026, 19 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Forrest City, AR, with individual awards up to $126,526. 4 programs target seniors, 3 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 loans0Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates4Refunded 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 per home

Arkansas Department of Energy & Environment Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally-funded weatherization program for low-income Arkansas homeowners and renters. Services include insulation, air...

Weatherization
Free lead hazard removal

Arkansas Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

State-funded lead hazard control for homes built before 1978 where children under age 6 reside. Provides free lead testi...

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 low-interest loans and grants to very-low-income rural homeowners to repair, improve, or moderniz...

Home Repair
Up to $400 rebate

Entergy Arkansas Heat Pump Rebate

Rebate for Entergy Arkansas customers who install high-efficiency electric heat pumps. Rebate amount varies by system ef...

Energy
Up to $350 rebate

Entergy Arkansas Insulation Rebate

Rebate for Entergy Arkansas customers who add insulation to attics, walls, or crawl spaces. Must meet minimum R-value re...

Weatherization
Up to $300 rebate

Entergy Arkansas Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for Entergy Arkansas customers who install qualifying energy-efficient electric water heaters, including heat pum...

Energy
Up to $50 rebate

Entergy Arkansas HVAC Tune-Up Rebate

Rebate for annual HVAC system tune-up by licensed contractor. Includes cleaning coils, checking refrigerant levels, test...

Energy
Net metering credit on electric bills

Arkansas Solar Access Act Net Metering

Arkansas net metering program allows homeowners with solar panels to receive credit for excess electricity sent back to ...

Solar/Renewable
30% of system cost

Federal Residential Solar Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal tax credit for residential solar photovoltaic systems. Covers 30% of total system cost including equipment, labo...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $126,526 (SAH) or $25,350 (SHA), FY2026

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

VA grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt or purchase a specially adapted home. Covers ...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

VA grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to make accessibility modifications to their home. Cov...

Veterans
Varies by need and income

Arkansas Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Federal energy assistance program helping low-income Arkansas households pay heating and cooling bills. Priority given t...

Energy
Varies by disaster and damage

Arkansas Disaster Recovery Housing Assistance

State disaster recovery assistance activated after federally-declared disasters. Provides supplemental housing repair fu...

Disaster
Varies by property value

Arkansas Homestead Property Tax Credit

Arkansas homestead property tax credit reduces assessed value of owner-occupied primary residences, lowering property ta...

Property Tax Relief
Full or partial exemption based on disability rating

Arkansas Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption

Property tax exemption for disabled Arkansas veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans with 100% permanent ...

Property Tax Relief

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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 Forrest City, AR?

19 programs are currently listed for Forrest City, 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 Forrest City 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 Forrest City, 14 programs do not require repayment, 0 are forgivable loans, and 4 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Forrest City?

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.