Home Improvement Grants in Fresno.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Fresno, CA, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 37 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Fresno, CA, with individual awards up to $200,000. 6 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 18 require no income limit.

Data last verified 2026-05-25. How we verify our data.

Types of help in this city

Funding typeProgramsRepaid?Best for
Grants20Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans2Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates11Refunded 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 $35,000

Fresno CDBG Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

Provides major home repairs for low- to moderate-income owner-occupied households in Fresno. Loan is forgiven after 5 ye...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

Fresno Emergency Home Repair Grant

Provides emergency home repairs for very low-income owner-occupied households in Fresno facing immediate health and safe...

Emergency
Up to $25,000 grant

Fresno ADA Home Accessibility Modification Program

Provides accessibility modifications for Fresno homeowners with disabilities or elderly residents requiring home adaptat...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $8,000 in weatherization services

California Weatherization Assistance Program (Fresno)

Federally-funded weatherization program administered by Community Action Partnership providing free energy efficiency up...

Weatherization
Free energy efficiency upgrades

PG&E Energy Savings Assistance Program

PG&E's no-cost weatherization and energy efficiency program for qualifying low-income customers in Fresno. Services incl...

Energy
Free AC replacement for eligible customers

PG&E Air Conditioner Replacement Program

Provides free central air conditioner replacement to income-qualified PG&E customers in Fresno with non-working or ineff...

Energy
Up to $8,000 rebate for heat pumps

California Affordable Heat Pump Program (CaliFa)

State rebate program for income-qualified Fresno homeowners installing electric heat pumps for space heating and cooling...

Energy
Up to $10,000 solar incentive

Fresno Solar Equity and Resilience Program

Provides upfront incentives for rooftop solar and battery storage installation for low-income homeowners in disadvantage...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $1,000/kWh battery rebate

Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) Battery Storage

State rebate program for residential battery storage systems in PG&E territory including Fresno. Provides incentive per ...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $840 for electric appliances

Tech Clean California Appliance Rebates

State rebate program for income-qualified households purchasing electric heat pump water heaters, electric stoves, and o...

Energy
Up to $5,000 grant

Fresno County Senior Home Repair Program

Provides minor home repairs and accessibility modifications for low-income senior homeowners (age 62+) in Fresno County....

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

Provides loans and grants to very low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas near Fresno to repair, improve, or moder...

Home Repair
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 needs. Cov...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Helps veterans with certain service-connected disabilities adapt a home to accommodate their disability. Covers accessib...

Veterans
Up to $50,000 forgivable loan

Fresno County HOME Investment Partnerships Repair

Federal HOME funds for major home rehabilitation for low- to moderate-income homeowners in unincorporated Fresno County....

Home Repair
Up to $5,000 grant for sewer repairs

Fresno Sewer Lateral Assistance Program

Assists low-income Fresno homeowners with the cost of repairing or replacing private sewer laterals that are broken, lea...

Home Repair
Up to $1,500 rebate

PG&E Water Heater Rebate Program

Rebate for Fresno homeowners who install qualifying high-efficiency water heaters including heat pump water heaters, tan...

Energy
Free lead hazard removal

Fresno County Lead Hazard Control Program

HUD-funded program to identify and remove lead-based paint hazards in qualifying Fresno County homes built before 1978. ...

Home Repair
100% financing for eligible improvements

CaliforniaFIRST PACE Financing

Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing for Fresno homeowners to install energy efficiency, renewable energy, an...

Energy
Free solar system installation

GRID Alternatives No-Cost Solar Installation

Nonprofit providing free solar electric system installation for low-income homeowners in Fresno and Central Valley. Syst...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $2 per square foot

Fresno Water Conservation Turf Replacement Rebate

Rebate for Fresno water customers who replace grass lawns with drought-tolerant landscaping including native plants, mul...

Energy
Up to $1,000 rebate

Cool Roof Rebate Program

Rebate for Fresno homeowners installing ENERGY STAR certified cool roofing materials that reflect sunlight and reduce he...

Energy
Up to $120 rebate

PG&E Smart Thermostat Program

Rebate for purchasing and installing qualifying smart thermostats that automatically adjust heating and cooling based on...

Energy
Up to $200 rebate

PG&E Pool Pump Rebate

Rebate for replacing old single-speed pool pumps with ENERGY STAR certified variable-speed models. Variable-speed pumps ...

Energy
Up to $500 rebate

Energy-Efficient Window Replacement Rebate

Rebate for installing ENERGY STAR certified windows in Fresno homes. Double or triple-pane windows with low-E coatings r...

Energy
Up to $1,500 rebate

Home Insulation Rebate Program

Rebate for adding or upgrading attic, wall, or floor insulation to meet current energy code standards. Proper insulation...

Weatherization
Varies by project scope

Fresno Multifamily Rehabilitation Program

Provides low-interest loans and deferred-payment loans to owners of multifamily rental properties (5+ units) in Fresno t...

Home Repair
Up to $700 rebate

Clean Fuel Reward EV Charger Rebate

Rebate for purchasing and installing a Level 2 electric vehicle charger at Fresno homes. Makes EV ownership more conveni...

Energy
20-25% tax credit on qualified expenses

Fresno Historic Preservation Tax Credit

California and federal tax credits for substantial rehabilitation of historic homes in Fresno's historic districts or in...

Historic
Up to $40,000 deferred loan

Fresno First-Time Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance

Provides down payment and closing cost assistance to first-time homebuyers purchasing in Fresno city limits. Structured ...

Homebuyer
Free education and counseling

Fresno Homebuyer Education and Counseling

Free HUD-certified homebuyer education classes and one-on-one counseling for Fresno residents. Covers budgeting, credit,...

Homebuyer Ed
Up to $75,000 per unit

Fresno Rental Rehabilitation Program

Low-interest rehabilitation loans for owners of 1-4 unit rental properties in Fresno to upgrade substandard housing. Req...

Home Repair
Varies by household size, income, and energy costs

California LIHEAP

Helps income-eligible California households pay heating and cooling bills and provides weatherization services. Administ...

Energy

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Fresno, CA?

37 programs are currently listed for Fresno, 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 Fresno 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 Fresno, 20 programs do not require repayment, 2 are forgivable loans, and 11 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Fresno?

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.