Home Improvement Grants in Merkel.

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As of June 2026, 26 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Merkel, TX, with individual awards up to $126,526. 8 programs target seniors, 3 serve veterans, and 12 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 in weatherization services

Texas Weatherization Assistance Program

Federally funded program that provides free weatherization services to income-eligible households in Taylor County throu...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan

Low-interest loan for very low-income rural homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize their homes. Merkel qualifies as...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grant

Grant for very low-income rural homeowners age 62 and older to remove health and safety hazards. Funds do not need to be...

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 adapt or purchase a home to accommodate their disability. Cov...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

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

Veterans
Up to $25,000 forgivable loan

Texas Vet Home Improvement Program

Forgivable home improvement loans for Texas veterans who served at least 90 days of active duty service. Loan is forgive...

Veterans
Up to $5,000 grant

Taylor County Emergency Home Repair

Emergency repair grants for low-income homeowners in Taylor County facing immediate health and safety hazards. Priority ...

Emergency
Up to $35,000 forgivable loan

City of Merkel Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation

CDBG-funded owner-occupied rehabilitation program for low- to moderate-income Merkel homeowners. Provides forgivable loa...

Home Repair
Up to $1,200 seasonal

Texas Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

Federal program providing utility assistance to low-income households in Taylor County. Helps pay heating and cooling bi...

Energy
Up to $500 in rebates

AEP Texas Energy Efficiency Rebates

Rebates for AEP Texas customers who complete qualifying energy efficiency improvements through participating contractors...

Weatherization
Up to $400 rebate

AEP Texas Central AC Rebate

Rebate for AEP Texas customers who install qualifying high-efficiency central air conditioning systems (16+ SEER). Must ...

Weatherization
Up to $8,000 rebate

Texas Solar for All Program

State rebate program for low- to moderate-income Texas homeowners installing residential solar systems. Reduces upfront ...

Solar/Renewable
30% of system cost

Federal Residential Solar Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal tax credit covering 30% of the cost of installing a residential solar energy system. Available for systems place...

Solar/Renewable
100% exemption on added value

Texas Solar and Wind Property Tax Exemption

Texas property tax exemption for the added appraised value of solar or wind energy devices installed on residential prop...

Property Tax Relief
Defer all property taxes

Texas Senior Property Tax Deferral

Texas homeowners age 65 or older (or disabled) can defer paying property taxes on their homestead until the property is ...

Property Tax Relief
$10,000 exemption minimum

Texas Senior Property Tax Exemption

Texas homeowners age 65 or older qualify for an additional $10,000 homestead exemption (beyond the standard exemption). ...

Property Tax Relief
$10,000 exemption minimum

Texas Disability Property Tax Exemption

Texas homeowners with a qualifying disability receive an additional $10,000 homestead exemption. School taxes are frozen...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $2,500 assistance

Merkel Water & Sewer Lateral Assistance

Financial assistance for low-income Merkel homeowners needing water or sewer lateral line repairs. Helps cover cost of r...

Home Repair
Up to $15,000 grant

Taylor County ADA Home Modification Grant

Grants for low-income homeowners in Taylor County needing ADA accessibility modifications. Covers wheelchair ramps, bath...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $75,000 for repairs

Texas General Land Office Disaster Recovery

Federal disaster recovery assistance for Texas homeowners affected by presidentially declared disasters. Funds home repa...

Disaster
Free lead testing and remediation

Texas Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention

Free lead hazard assessment and remediation for homes with children under 6 who have elevated blood lead levels. Covers ...

Home Repair
Up to $85 rebate

Oncor Smart Thermostat Rebate

Rebate for purchasing and installing a qualifying smart thermostat in Oncor service territory (may include parts of Tayl...

Weatherization

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