Home Improvement Grants in Madera.

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As of June 2026, 24 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Madera, CA, with individual awards up to $126,526. 4 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 9 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
Forgivable loan up to $35,000

City of Madera CDBG Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

Provides major home rehabilitation for income-eligible owner-occupied households in Madera city limits. Loan is forgiven...

Home Repair
Free lead hazard removal

Madera County Lead Hazard Control Program

County-administered lead hazard control program for pre-1978 homes in Madera County with children under 6. Services incl...

Home Repair
Up to $8,500 grant

Madera Emergency Home Repair Grant

Provides emergency home repairs for very low-income owner-occupied households facing immediate threats to health and saf...

Emergency
Up to $9,000 in weatherization

California State Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Free weatherization services for income-qualified households in Madera County. Includes energy audit, insulation, air se...

Weatherization
Rebates up to $6,500

PG&E Energy Upgrade California

PG&E rebate program for whole-home energy upgrades including insulation, air sealing, duct improvements, HVAC replacemen...

Weatherization
Up to $3,000 rebate

PG&E Heat Pump Rebate Program

Rebate for installation of energy-efficient electric heat pump systems. Higher rebates available for low-income qualifie...

Weatherization
Free home upgrades

PG&E Energy Savings Assistance (ESA) Program

Free energy-saving home improvements for income-qualified PG&E customers in Madera. Services include attic insulation, w...

Energy
Up to $5,000 for battery storage

California Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP)

State rebate program for home battery energy storage systems. Higher incentives available for low-income households and ...

Solar/Renewable
30% tax credit

Federal Residential Solar Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal tax credit covering 30% of the cost of solar panel installation and battery storage systems. Available for owner...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant

USDA program for very low-income homeowners in rural Madera County areas to repair, improve, or modernize homes. Grants ...

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 adapt or purchase specially adapted housing. Covers mo...

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. Covers accessibil...

Veterans
Up to $5,000 grant

Madera County Senior Home Repair Program

Grant program for seniors age 60+ in Madera County to maintain safe, accessible homes. Addresses minor repairs, safety h...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $40,000 grant

CalHFA ADU Grant Program

Grant program to help homeowners build accessory dwelling units (ADUs) or junior ADUs. Funds can be used for pre-develop...

Home Repair
Up to 3.5% down payment assistance

CalHFA MyHome Assistance Program

Down payment assistance loan for first-time homebuyers in Madera County. Provides up to 3.5% of purchase price as a defe...

Homebuyer
Up to $15,000 grant

Madera ADA Home Accessibility Grant

CDBG-funded grant for accessibility modifications in Madera city limits for households with disabled members. Covers whe...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $6,000 forgivable loan

Madera Sewer Lateral Repair Program

Forgivable loan program for low-income homeowners to repair or replace failing sewer laterals. Loan is forgiven after 3 ...

Home Repair
Up to $25,000 for rehabilitation

California HOME Investment Partnerships Program

Federal HOME funds administered through Madera County for owner-occupied rehabilitation. Provides grants and deferred lo...

Home Repair
Up to $3,000 rebate

California Earthquake Authority Brace + Bolt

Earthquake retrofit incentive program for homes built before 1980 with raised foundations. Provides up to $3,000 toward ...

Disaster
Discounted solar installation

PG&E Solar for Income-Qualified Customers (DAC-SASH)

Provides free or deeply discounted solar panel installations for low-income homeowners in disadvantaged communities. Adm...

Solar/Renewable

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