Home Improvement Grants in Fountain.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Fountain, CO, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 25 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Fountain, CO, with individual awards up to $126,526. 7 programs target seniors, 2 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
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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Showing 25 programs
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 $15,000 down payment assistance

Colorado Housing Finance Authority First-Time Homebuyer Program

Provides down payment assistance and competitive mortgage rates for first-time homebuyers in Colorado. Income limits app...

Homebuyer
Average $8,000 in weatherization improvements

Colorado Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Provides free weatherization services to income-qualified households in Colorado, reducing energy costs through insulati...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

Provides grants up to $10,000 for very-low-income seniors (62+) and loans up to $40,000 at 1% interest for low-income ru...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $126,526 (SAH) or $25,350 (SHA), FY2026

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Helps veterans with certain service-connected disabilities purchase or modify a home to meet their disability-related ne...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Assists veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a family member's home in which they will reside. ...

Veterans
Varies by project scope

Colorado Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Program

Provides funding to reduce lead-based paint hazards in homes built before 1978 where low-income families with children u...

Home Repair
Up to $400 rebate

Colorado Springs Utilities Air Conditioner Rebate

Rebate for residential customers who purchase and install qualifying high-efficiency central air conditioning systems. S...

Energy
Up to $1,500 rebate

Colorado Springs Utilities Heat Pump Rebate

Rebate for customers installing qualifying electric air-source or ground-source heat pumps. Higher rebates available for...

Energy
Up to $500 rebate

Colorado Springs Utilities Insulation Rebate

Rebate for adding insulation to attics, walls, or crawl spaces in existing homes. Requires professional installation and...

Weatherization
Up to $100 rebate

Colorado Springs Utilities Smart Thermostat Rebate

Rebate for purchasing and installing qualifying ENERGY STAR certified smart thermostats. Smart thermostats help optimize...

Energy
Up to $800 rebate

Colorado Springs Utilities Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for installing high-efficiency electric or heat pump water heaters. Heat pump water heaters are highly efficient ...

Energy
Varies by system size and production

Colorado Springs Utilities Solar Rewards Program

Incentive program for residential customers installing solar photovoltaic systems. Program provides payments based on sy...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $35,000 forgivable loan

El Paso County Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

Provides forgivable loans for major home repairs and rehabilitation for low-income homeowners in unincorporated El Paso ...

Home Repair
Up to $15,000 grant

El Paso County Accessibility Modification Program

Grant program to help low-income homeowners with disabilities or seniors make accessibility modifications to their homes...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $10,000 grant

El Paso County Emergency Home Repair Grant

Provides emergency repair grants for very-low-income homeowners facing immediate threats to health and safety. Covers fu...

Emergency
Up to $15,000 forgivable loan

El Paso County Septic System Repair Program

Provides forgivable loans for septic system repairs or replacements for low-income homeowners in unincorporated areas of...

Home Repair
Up to $5,000 down payment grant

CHFA Live in Colorado Down Payment Assistance

Down payment assistance grant for Colorado homebuyers purchasing in targeted areas or meeting specific criteria. Can be ...

Homebuyer
Varies by income and household size

LEAP (Low-income Energy Assistance Program)

Provides heating assistance for income-qualified Colorado households during the winter months. Benefits are paid directl...

Energy
30% of system cost

Federal Residential Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal tax credit equal to 30% of the cost of installing a solar photovoltaic system on your home. Covers equipment, in...

Solar/Renewable
50% reduction on first $200,000 of value

Colorado Senior Property Tax Exemption

Property tax exemption for Colorado homeowners age 65 or older who have owned and occupied their home for at least 10 co...

Property Tax Relief
Defer property taxes with low-interest loan

Colorado Property Tax Deferral Program

Allows qualifying senior citizens (age 65+) or disabled homeowners to defer payment of property taxes on their primary r...

Property Tax Relief

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Fountain, CO?

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

How do I apply for home repair grants in Fountain?

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.