Home Improvement Grants in Guntersville.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Guntersville, AL, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 22 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Guntersville, AL, with individual awards up to $126,526. 6 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 12 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 loans2Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates2Refunded 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

Alabama Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federal weatherization program administered through North Alabama Regional Council of Governments to reduce energy costs...

Weatherization
Up to $30,000 forgivable loan

Alabama Housing Finance Authority Step Up Program

AHFA's Step Up program provides forgivable loans up to $30,000 for major home repairs to help Alabama homeowners maintai...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

USDA program offering loans up to $40,000 and grants up to $10,000 for very low-income homeowners in rural areas to repa...

Home Repair
Up to $1,500 in rebates

Alabama Power Energy Efficiency Rebates

Alabama Power offers rebates for qualifying energy-efficient equipment purchases including heat pumps, central AC units,...

Energy
Up to $1,000 rebate + financing

TVA Heat Pump Financing & Rebates

TVA-sponsored rebate for qualifying heat pump installations through Alabama Power. Offers up to $1,000 rebate plus optio...

Energy
Free lead hazard assessment and remediation

Alabama Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Program

State program funded by HUD to eliminate lead-based paint hazards in homes built before 1978 where children under age 6 ...

Home Repair
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 construct, purchase, or modify a home to meet their...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

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

Veterans
Up to $5,000 for accessibility modifications

Alabama ADRS CHOICE Home Modifications

Alabama CHOICE program provides funding for home modifications to help seniors and adults with disabilities remain safel...

Seniors & Disability
Varies by property value

Alabama Senior Property Tax Exemption

Alabama homeowners age 65+ or permanently disabled with annual income of $12,000 or less may qualify for full property t...

Property Tax Relief
State + county exemption on assessed value

Alabama Homestead Property Tax Exemption

Alabama homeowners who occupy their home as a primary residence can claim homestead exemption to reduce property taxes. ...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $10,000 for septic system repair

Guntersville On-Site Sewage Repair Assistance

State and county program to help low-income homeowners repair or replace failing septic systems that pose health hazards...

Home Repair
Up to $600 crisis assistance

Alabama Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) - Crisis

Emergency assistance for households facing heating or cooling crisis, including furnace or AC repair/replacement when un...

Energy
Up to $35,000 for homeowner rehabilitation

Alabama HOME Investment Partnerships Program

Federal HOME funds administered by AHFA to assist low-income homeowners with rehabilitation of owner-occupied homes. Pro...

Home Repair
Varies by disaster and damage assessment

Alabama Disaster Recovery Housing Assistance

State housing assistance program activated following federal disaster declarations to help homeowners and renters recove...

Disaster
25% state tax credit + 20% federal credit

Alabama Historical Commission Rehabilitation Tax Credits

State and federal tax credits for certified rehabilitation of historic homes and income-producing buildings listed on th...

Historic
30% of system cost tax credit

Federal Residential Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal tax credit covering 30% of the cost of solar panel installation, including equipment and labor, for residential ...

Solar/Renewable
25% grant + loan guarantee available

USDA Rural Energy for America Program (REAP)

USDA grants and loan guarantees for renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements for agricultural produce...

Solar/Renewable

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Guntersville, AL?

22 programs are currently listed for Guntersville, 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 Guntersville 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 Guntersville, 16 programs do not require repayment, 2 are forgivable loans, and 2 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Guntersville?

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.