Home Improvement Grants in Hope.

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As of June 2026, 24 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Hope, AR, with individual awards up to $126,526. 8 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 13 require no income limit.

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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 $8,000 per home

Arkansas Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally funded weatherization program that reduces energy costs by improving home energy efficiency. Services include ...

Weatherization
Up to $24,999 forgivable loan

Hope CDBG Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded home rehabilitation program for owner-occupied homes in Hope city limits. Provides forgivable loans for majo...

Home Repair
Up to $7,500 grant

Hope Emergency Home Repair Grant

Emergency grant program for urgent health and safety repairs in owner-occupied homes within Hope city limits. Addresses ...

Emergency
Free lead hazard remediation

Arkansas Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Program

HUD-funded program to eliminate lead-based paint hazards in pre-1978 homes with children under age 6. Services include l...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

USDA program providing low-interest loans up to $40,000 and grants up to $10,000 (age 62+) for very low-income homeowner...

Home Repair
Up to $800 rebate

SWEPCO Heat Pump Rebate Program

SWEPCO offers rebates for qualifying energy-efficient heat pump installations in Hope and surrounding areas. Rebate amou...

Energy
Up to $400 rebate

SWEPCO Home Insulation Rebate

SWEPCO provides rebates for qualifying attic, wall, and floor insulation improvements that meet program standards. Helps...

Weatherization
Up to $500 rebate

SWEPCO Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for installing ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heaters in SWEPCO service territory. Heat pump water heaters...

Energy
Up to $15,000 for rehab

Arkansas HOME Investment Partnerships Program

Federal HOME funds administered through Arkansas for owner-occupied home rehabilitation. Provides grants and deferred/fo...

Home Repair
Up to $5,000 grant

Hempstead County Sewer Lateral Repair Assistance

Grant assistance for low- to moderate-income homeowners to repair or replace failing sewer lateral lines from the home t...

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 adapt a home to meet their needs. Available for mob...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

VA grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to make adaptations to a family member's home in which...

Veterans
Varies by assessment value

Arkansas Property Tax Relief for Seniors & Disabled

Arkansas homestead property tax credit for homeowners age 65+ or with disabilities. Provides a tax credit on the assesse...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $10,000 per year

Arkansas Department of Human Services Senior Home Modification

Home modification program for seniors age 60+ to install accessibility features that enable safe aging in place. Covers ...

Seniors & Disability
Net metering credit on electric bill

Arkansas Solar Access Act Net Metering

Arkansas law requires utilities like SWEPCO to offer net metering for residential solar systems up to 25 kW. Excess sola...

Solar/Renewable
30% of system cost (2024)

Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal tax credit covering 30% of the total cost of installing a solar energy system on your Hope home. Applies to equi...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $700 per season

Arkansas LIHEAP Energy Assistance

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps eligible households pay heating and cooling bills. Priority for...

Energy
Reduced rate on electric service

SWEPCO Senior Citizen Discount

SWEPCO offers a reduced electric rate for customers age 65 and older in Arkansas. Provides a discount on monthly electri...

Energy
Up to $8,000 for modifications

Arkansas Independent Living Services Home Modification

Home modification grants for Arkansas residents with disabilities to improve accessibility and independent living. Cover...

Seniors & Disability
Varies - 75% federal / 25% local match

FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program

Post-disaster mitigation funding to reduce future flood and disaster risk. Available after presidential disaster declara...

Disaster

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