Home Improvement Grants in Gahanna.

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

As of June 2026, 23 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Gahanna, OH, with individual awards up to $126,526. 3 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 11 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 loans1Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates6Refunded 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 $9,000 in weatherization improvements

Ohio Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP)

Federally-funded weatherization program administered by the state of Ohio to reduce energy costs for income-eligible hou...

Weatherization
Up to $50,000 loan

OHFA Single Family Rehabilitation Loan

Low-interest loan program for owner-occupied home repairs and rehabilitation throughout Ohio. Loans are available for ma...

Home Repair
Up to $30,000 forgivable loan

Franklin County Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded rehabilitation program for income-qualified homeowners in Franklin County outside Columbus city limits. Forg...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

Franklin County Emergency Home Repair Program

Emergency repair grant for very low-income homeowners in Franklin County facing immediate health and safety threats. Cov...

Emergency
Free lead hazard removal

Ohio Lead Hazard Control Program

HUD-funded program to reduce lead-based paint hazards in Ohio homes built before 1978 with children under age 6. Free le...

Home Repair
Up to $2,000 rebate

AEP Ohio HVAC Rebate Program

Rebates for AEP Ohio electric customers who install qualifying high-efficiency central air conditioners, heat pumps, or ...

Energy
Up to $1,500 rebate

AEP Ohio Heat Pump Rebate

Enhanced rebate for installation of qualifying air-source or ground-source heat pumps. Higher rebates available for ENER...

Energy
Up to $500 rebate

AEP Ohio Insulation Rebate

Rebate for AEP Ohio customers who add insulation to attics, walls, or basements. Must meet minimum R-value requirements....

Weatherization
Up to $600 rebate

AEP Ohio Water Heater Rebate

Rebates for installation of ENERGY STAR certified electric water heaters or heat pump water heaters. Higher rebates avai...

Energy
Up to $1,200 rebate

Columbia Gas of Ohio Home Energy Rebates

Rebates for Columbia Gas customers who install high-efficiency gas furnaces, boilers, or water heaters. Equipment must m...

Energy
Varies by system size

Ohio Residential Solar Tax Credit

Ohio homeowners who install solar panels may qualify for state tax credits in addition to the federal 30% Investment Tax...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant

Low-interest loans and grants for very low-income homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize their homes in eligible ru...

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, buy, or modify a home to meet their needs. Cove...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a home for independent living. Smaller grant tha...

Veterans
Up to $7,500 grant

Franklin County Accessibility Modification Program

Grants for seniors and persons with disabilities in Franklin County to make accessibility modifications to owner-occupie...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $5,000 grant

City of Gahanna Stormwater Management Grant

Cost-share grant for Gahanna residents to implement stormwater management improvements on private property. Covers rain ...

Home Repair
Up to $14,000 in rebates

Ohio Energy Residential Rebate (IRA)

Federal Inflation Reduction Act Home Energy Rebate program to be administered by Ohio. Will provide point-of-sale rebate...

Energy
Varies by household size and income

Ohio Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

Helps eligible Ohio households pay heating bills during winter months. Also offers crisis assistance for households faci...

Energy
Monthly bill capped at percentage of income

Ohio Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP)

Ohio's energy affordability program that limits monthly gas and electric bills to a fixed percentage of household income...

Energy

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Gahanna, OH?

23 programs are currently listed for Gahanna, 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 Gahanna 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 Gahanna, 14 programs do not require repayment, 1 is forgivable loan, and 6 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Gahanna?

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.