Home Improvement Grants in Kenosha.

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As of June 2026, 32 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Kenosha, WI, with individual awards up to $126,526. 4 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 15 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 loans3Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates5Refunded 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 $24,999 forgivable loan

Kenosha Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

Provides major home rehabilitation assistance to low- and moderate-income owner-occupants in Kenosha. Forgivable loan fo...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

Kenosha Emergency Home Repair Grant

Provides emergency home repairs for Kenosha owner-occupants at or below 50% AMI. Addresses immediate threats to health a...

Emergency
Free lead hazard removal

Kenosha Lead Hazard Reduction Program

HUD-funded program to eliminate lead-based paint hazards in homes built before 1978 in Kenosha. Priority given to homes ...

Home Repair
Up to $15,000 grant

Kenosha Accessibility Modification Program

Provides grants for accessibility modifications to Kenosha homes occupied by persons with disabilities. Includes ramps, ...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $8,000 grant

Kenosha Senior Home Repair Program

Assists Kenosha seniors age 62 and older with critical home repairs to allow aging in place safely. Grant covers repairs...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $5,000 rebate

Kenosha Water Utility Sewer Lateral Repair Program

Provides financial assistance for repair or replacement of private sewer laterals in Kenosha. Helps reduce inflow and in...

Home Repair
Average $8,000 in improvements

Wisconsin Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federal weatherization program administered by Wisconsin to reduce energy costs for low-income households. Provides free...

Weatherization
Up to $50,000

WHEDA Home Improvement Loan Program

WHEDA offers low-interest home improvement loans for Wisconsin homeowners through participating lenders. Funds can be us...

Home Repair
Up to $2,500 in rebates

Focus on Energy Home Performance with ENERGY STAR

Wisconsin's statewide energy efficiency program offering rebates for comprehensive home energy improvements. Includes pr...

Weatherization
Up to $3,500 in rebates

Focus on Energy Appliance and Equipment Rebates

Rebates for energy-efficient appliances and equipment including heating and cooling systems, water heaters, and smart th...

Energy
Up to $1,500 rebate

We Energies Heating and Cooling Rebates

We Energies offers rebates for energy-efficient heating and cooling equipment for Kenosha electric customers. Rebates av...

Energy
Up to $900 rebate

We Energies Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for installing an ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heater in Kenosha. Heat pump water heaters are highly eff...

Energy
Free efficiency kit

We Energies Free Energy-Saving Kit

We Energies residential customers can order a free energy-saving kit containing LED bulbs, faucet aerators, showerheads,...

Energy
Up to $1,500 credit

We Energies Solar Incentive Program

We Energies offers incentives for residential solar installations through their Shared Solar and Solar Buy Back programs...

Solar/Renewable
30% of system cost

Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal tax credit for residential solar installations. Kenosha homeowners can claim 30% of solar system costs including...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $500 for energy burden reduction

Wisconsin Home Energy Plus

Coordinates Wisconsin's energy assistance programs including weatherization and emergency furnace replacement. Provides ...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

USDA provides loans and grants to very low-income rural homeowners to repair or improve their homes. Grants up to $10,00...

Home Repair
Up to $126,526 (SAH) or $25,350 (SHA), FY2026

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Helps Kenosha veterans with certain service-connected disabilities build, adapt, or purchase an adapted home. For vetera...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Helps Kenosha veterans with certain service-connected disabilities adapt their home. For veterans who are blind in both ...

Veterans
Up to $50,000 for eligible projects

Kenosha HOME Investment Partnership Program

Federal HOME funds administered by Kenosha for affordable housing activities including homeowner rehabilitation and firs...

Home Repair
Free homebuyer education

Wisconsin Housing Navigator Homebuyer Education

Free online and in-person homebuyer education courses for Wisconsin residents including Kenosha. Covers the homebuying p...

Homebuyer Ed
Up to $1,500 for mitigation

Wisconsin Radon Mitigation Grant

Provides financial assistance for radon mitigation systems in Wisconsin homes with elevated radon levels. Radon is a lea...

Home Repair
Up to $20,000 low-interest loan

Kenosha County Private Sewage System Loan Program

Low-interest loans for Kenosha County residents who need to repair or replace failing septic systems. Helps homeowners c...

Home Repair
Defers property taxes

Wisconsin Property Tax Deferral for Seniors

Allows Wisconsin homeowners age 65+ to defer property taxes on their principal residence. State pays taxes to municipali...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $5,000 matching grant

Kenosha Historic Preservation Grants

Matching grants for exterior rehabilitation of historic properties in Kenosha's designated historic districts. Supports ...

Historic
Up to $15,000 down payment assistance

Kenosha First-Time Homebuyer Assistance

Down payment and closing cost assistance for first-time homebuyers purchasing in Kenosha. Forgivable loan structure with...

Homebuyer
Varies by disaster declaration

Wisconsin Disaster Recovery Assistance

Provides recovery assistance when Kenosha County is included in a federal disaster declaration. Programs may include FEM...

Disaster
Free energy improvements

We Energies Low-Income Energy Efficiency Program

Free energy efficiency improvements for income-qualified We Energies customers in Kenosha. Includes LED bulbs, water-sav...

Weatherization

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Many of these programs can be combined. For example, you can use a city repair grant for the work, a utility rebate for the energy savings, and a federal tax credit on top, all for the same project.

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Kenosha, WI?

32 programs are currently listed for Kenosha, 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 Kenosha 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 Kenosha, 20 programs do not require repayment, 3 are forgivable loans, and 5 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Kenosha?

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.