Home Improvement Grants in Meridian.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Meridian, ID, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 32 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Meridian, ID, with individual awards up to $126,526. 7 programs target seniors, 3 serve veterans, and 12 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
Grants19Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans4Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates6Refunded 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 in energy improvements

Idaho Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally funded program that reduces energy costs by improving home energy efficiency for income-qualified Idaho househ...

Weatherization
Up to $25,000 forgivable loan

Idaho Housing and Finance Association Home Repair Program

Provides forgivable loans to income-qualified homeowners for substantial home repairs and improvements. Loan is forgiven...

Home Repair
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 to very-low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas to repair or improve homes, or remov...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $126,526 (SAH) or $25,350 (SHA), FY2026

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Helps veterans with certain service-connected disabilities purchase or modify a home to meet their accessibility needs. ...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Helps veterans with certain service-connected disabilities adapt a family member's home or their own home to meet access...

Veterans
Up to $35,000 forgivable loan

Ada County Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

Provides forgivable loans to income-eligible Ada County homeowners for major home repairs and improvements. Loan is forg...

Home Repair
Up to $1,500 rebate

Idaho Power HVAC Efficiency Rebate

Rebates for residential customers who install qualifying high-efficiency heat pumps, air conditioners, or ductless mini-...

Energy
Up to $700 in rebates

Idaho Power Home Weatherization Rebate

Rebates for qualifying insulation, air sealing, and window upgrades that improve home energy efficiency. Must complete I...

Weatherization
Up to $600 rebate

Idaho Power Water Heater Rebate

Rebates for qualifying energy-efficient electric water heaters including heat pump water heaters and high-efficiency ele...

Energy
Performance-based incentive

Idaho Power Solar Incentive Program

Net metering and performance incentives for residential solar installations. Idaho Power customers can receive bill cred...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $5,000 for minor repairs

Idaho Senior Independent Living Program

Provides minor home modifications and repairs to help seniors age 60+ remain independent in their homes. Services includ...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $15,000 grant

City of Meridian ADA Accessibility Grant

CDBG-funded grants for accessibility modifications to accommodate residents with disabilities in owner-occupied homes wi...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $10,000 grant

City of Meridian Emergency Home Repair

Provides emergency grants to address urgent health and safety hazards in owner-occupied homes within Meridian city limit...

Emergency
Free lead hazard removal

Ada County Lead Hazard Control Program

HUD-funded program to identify and remediate lead-based paint hazards in homes built before 1978 in Ada County. Priority...

Home Repair
Up to $700 rebate

Intermountain Gas High-Efficiency Furnace Rebate

Rebates for residential customers who install qualifying high-efficiency natural gas furnaces. Furnace must have an AFUE...

Energy
Up to $200 rebate

Intermountain Gas Water Heater Rebate

Rebates for qualifying high-efficiency natural gas water heaters including tankless and ENERGY STAR storage models. Must...

Energy
Up to $100 rebate

Intermountain Gas Smart Thermostat Rebate

Rebates for qualifying ENERGY STAR smart thermostats that help manage heating and cooling costs. Thermostat must be Wi-F...

Energy
Up to $45,000 loan

Ada County HOME Investment Partnerships Program

HUD HOME funds providing zero-interest deferred loans for substantial rehabilitation of owner-occupied homes in Ada Coun...

Home Repair
Up to $7,500 loan

City of Meridian Sewer Lateral Assistance

Low-interest loan program to help homeowners repair or replace damaged private sewer lateral lines. Loan is repaid throu...

Home Repair
Up to $50,000 in disaster repair

Idaho Disaster Home Repair Program

CDBG Disaster Recovery funds to repair homes damaged by federally declared disasters. Funding becomes available followin...

Disaster
30% of system cost

Federal Residential Solar Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal tax credit for 30% of the cost of residential solar photovoltaic systems installed through 2032. Credit also app...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $1,500 tax reduction

Idaho Circuit Breaker Property Tax Reduction

State property tax reduction program for qualifying Idaho homeowners age 65+ or disabled with income below program limit...

Property Tax Relief
Low-interest loan up to $15,000

Ada County Septic System Assistance

Low-interest loan program to help homeowners repair or replace failing septic systems that pose a public health threat. ...

Home Repair
Free home repairs

Rebuilding Together Treasure Valley

Nonprofit providing free critical home repairs and modifications to low-income homeowners who are elderly, disabled, or ...

Home Repair
Low-cost repairs

Habitat for Humanity Home Repair Program

Provides affordable home repair services to income-qualified homeowners in Ada County. Repairs include accessibility imp...

Home Repair
Up to $1,200 heating assistance

Idaho Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)

Federally funded program providing assistance with home heating costs for low-income Idaho households. Benefits can be a...

Energy
Emergency assistance up to $600

Idaho Energy Crisis Intervention

Emergency assistance for households facing immediate energy crisis such as utility shut-off notice, furnace failure, or ...

Emergency
Down payment assistance up to $30,000

Ada County CHDO Homeownership Program

HUD HOME funds administered through Community Housing Development Organizations to assist first-time homebuyers with dow...

Homebuyer

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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 Meridian, ID?

32 programs are currently listed for Meridian, 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 Meridian 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 Meridian, 19 programs do not require repayment, 4 are forgivable loans, and 6 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Meridian?

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.