Home Improvement Grants in Marion.

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As of June 2026, 25 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Marion, IA, with individual awards up to $126,526. 7 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 11 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 average

Iowa Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally-funded program providing free weatherization services to income-eligible Iowa households. Services include ins...

Weatherization
Up to $5,000 down payment assistance

Iowa Housing Finance Authority FirstHome Program

Provides down payment and closing cost assistance to first-time homebuyers in Iowa purchasing in Marion and surrounding ...

Homebuyer
Forgivable loan up to $24,999

Linn County Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

Provides forgivable loans for major home repairs to low- and moderate-income homeowners in unincorporated Linn County an...

Home Repair
$450 worth of improvements for $35

Alliant Energy Home Energy Assessment

Professional energy assessment for Marion homeowners served by Alliant Energy. Includes installation of LED bulbs, fauce...

Energy
Up to $1,500 rebate

Alliant Energy Heat Pump Rebate

Rebate for Marion homeowners installing qualifying air-source or geothermal heat pumps. Rebate amounts vary by equipment...

Energy
Up to $100 rebate

Alliant Energy Smart Thermostat Rebate

Rebate for purchase and installation of qualifying Wi-Fi-enabled smart thermostats in Marion homes served by Alliant Ene...

Energy
Up to $300 rebate

Alliant Energy Electric Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for replacing old electric water heater with qualifying high-efficiency model or heat pump water heater in Marion...

Energy
Up to $500 rebate

Alliant Energy Insulation Rebate

Rebate for adding insulation to attics, walls, or basements in Marion homes heated with Alliant Energy electricity. Must...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant

Low-interest loans and grants for very low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas near Marion to repair or improve th...

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

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Grants for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to build, buy, or modify a home for wheelchair accessibi...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grants for Marion veterans with service-connected disabilities to adapt their home for independent living. For veterans ...

Veterans
Free lead abatement services

Iowa Lead Hazard Reduction Program

Free lead hazard reduction services for Iowa families with children under age 6 living in homes built before 1978. Servi...

Home Repair
Grant up to $15,000

Marion ADA Home Modification Program

Grant program for Marion homeowners needing accessibility modifications for household members with disabilities. Funds w...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $5,000 grant

Iowa Senior Living Program - Home Modification

Grants for Marion seniors age 60+ to make home modifications that allow safe aging in place. Funds grab bars, walk-in sh...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $50,000 grant

Iowa Disaster Recovery Housing Program

Activated after presidentially-declared disasters to help Marion homeowners rebuild and repair disaster-damaged homes. T...

Disaster
Up to $10,000 forgivable loan

Marion Water & Sewer Lateral Repair Program

Forgivable loan program for income-eligible Marion homeowners to repair or replace failing private water or sewer latera...

Home Repair
Up to $5,000 grant

Linn County Emergency Furnace Repair

Emergency grant for Marion homeowners facing furnace failure during heating season. Provides emergency repair or replace...

Emergency
Up to $750 per kW installed

Alliant Energy Solar Rewards

Incentive program for Marion homeowners installing qualifying rooftop solar photovoltaic systems. Alliant Energy purchas...

Solar/Renewable
30% of system cost

Federal Residential Solar Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal tax credit covering 30% of the total cost of installing solar panels on Marion homes through 2032. Credit can be...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $1,000 annual assistance

Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)

Federal energy assistance program helping low-income Marion households pay heating and cooling bills. Priority given to ...

Energy
Up to $30,000 forgivable loan

Linn County HOME Investment Partnerships

HUD HOME-funded rehabilitation assistance for income-eligible Marion homeowners. Provides forgivable loans for major hom...

Home Repair

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