Home Improvement Grants in Hilliard.

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As of June 2026, 24 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Hilliard, OH, with individual awards up to $126,526. 5 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
Grants17Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans1Forgiven 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

Ohio Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP)

Federally funded weatherization program reducing energy costs for income-eligible Ohio households. Services include insu...

Weatherization
Up to $40,000 loan

Ohio Housing Finance Agency Housing Rehabilitation Loan

Low-interest rehabilitation loans for income-eligible Ohio homeowners needing major repairs. Loans feature below-market ...

Home Repair
Up to $15,000 grant

Franklin County Home Accessibility Modification Program

CDBG-funded grant program for Franklin County homeowners with disabilities needing accessibility modifications. Covers w...

Seniors & Disability
Free lead hazard removal

Ohio Lead Hazard Control Program

HUD-funded lead hazard control program for Ohio homes built before 1978 with children under age 6 or pregnant women. Ser...

Home Repair
Up to $3,500 in rebates

AEP Ohio Home Energy Efficiency Rebates

Rebate program for AEP Ohio customers who install qualifying energy-efficient equipment including heat pumps, central ai...

Energy
Up to $2,500 in rebates

Columbia Gas of Ohio Efficiency Rebates

Natural gas equipment rebates for Columbia Gas customers installing high-efficiency furnaces, boilers, water heaters, an...

Energy
Up to $1,500 rebate

AEP Ohio Heat Pump Rebate Program

Enhanced rebates for AEP Ohio customers installing qualifying air-source or ground-source heat pumps. Higher rebate amou...

Energy
Varies by system size

Ohio Solar Renewable Energy Credit (SREC) Program

Ohio homeowners with solar installations can earn renewable energy credits for electricity generated, which can be sold ...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grants & Loans

Grants up to $7,500 for very low-income homeowners age 62+ to remove health and safety hazards; loans up to $27,500 at 1...

Home Repair
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 adaptive needs. C...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for veterans with specific service-connected disabilities (including blindness or loss of use of hands) to adapt a...

Veterans
Up to $30,000

Franklin County HOME Investment Partnerships

Federal HOME funds administered by Franklin County for substantial home rehabilitation for low-income owner-occupants. F...

Home Repair
Up to $5,000 grant

City of Hilliard Sewer Lateral Assistance Program

Grant program for income-eligible Hilliard homeowners needing emergency sewer lateral repairs or replacement. Covers cos...

Home Repair
Up to $3,000 grant

Hilliard Residential Stormwater Improvement Grant

Cost-share grant for Hilliard homeowners installing stormwater best management practices such as rain gardens, permeable...

Home Repair
Up to $1,000 annually

Ohio Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

Federally funded assistance for low-income Ohio households to pay heating bills during winter months. Also provides emer...

Energy
Monthly bill reduction

Ohio Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP)

State program that caps monthly utility bills for low-income Ohio households at an affordable percentage of income (typi...

Energy
Up to $1,500 one-time

PUCO Ohio Utility Bill Assistance

Emergency utility bill assistance for Ohio households facing disconnection or arrears. Administered by local agencies, h...

Energy
30% of system cost

Federal Residential Clean Energy Tax Credit

Federal tax credit for residential solar panels, battery storage, solar water heaters, and geothermal heat pumps. Credit...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $8,000 added to mortgage

FHA Energy Efficient Mortgage (EEM)

FHA program allowing homebuyers or homeowners refinancing to add up to $8,000 (or 5% of property value) to mortgage for ...

Energy
Up to $5,000 in incentives

AEP Ohio Home Performance with ENERGY STAR

Comprehensive home energy retrofit program offering free energy assessments and rebates up to $5,000 for whole-home impr...

Weatherization

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Hilliard, OH?

24 programs are currently listed for Hilliard, 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 Hilliard 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 Hilliard, 17 programs do not require repayment, 1 is forgivable loan, and 4 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Hilliard?

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.