Home Improvement Grants in Middletown.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Middletown, OH, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 25 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Middletown, OH, with individual awards up to $126,526. 5 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 11 require no income limit.

Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

Types of help in this city

Funding typeProgramsRepaid?Best for
Grants18Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans2Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates4Refunded 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 $9,500 in weatherization improvements

Ohio Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP)

Provides free energy efficiency upgrades to qualifying low-income households in Ohio, including insulation, air sealing,...

Weatherization
Up to $15,000 grant

Ohio Housing Finance Agency Housing Repair Program

Provides grants for critical home repairs for low- to moderate-income homeowners in Ohio. Covers essential repairs inclu...

Home Repair
Forgivable loan up to $20,000

Butler County CDBG Housing Rehabilitation

CDBG-funded forgivable loan for substantial home repairs for low-income homeowners in Butler County. Loan is forgiven af...

Home Repair
Free lead hazard removal

Ohio Lead Hazard Reduction Program

State and HUD-funded program to remove lead-based paint hazards in homes built before 1978 where children under age 6 re...

Home Repair
Up to $450 in instant rebates

Duke Energy Home Energy House Call

Free home energy assessment and installation of energy-saving products including LED bulbs, faucet aerators, water heate...

Energy
Up to $650 rebate

Duke Energy Smart Saver Heat Pump Rebate

Rebate for installation of qualifying high-efficiency electric heat pump systems. Up to $650 for air-source heat pumps m...

Energy
Up to $500 rebate

Duke Energy Smart Saver Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for installation of qualifying high-efficiency electric water heaters including heat pump water heaters. Rebate a...

Energy
Up to $100 rebate

Duke Energy Smart Thermostat Rebate

Rebate for purchase and installation of qualifying ENERGY STAR smart thermostats. Smart thermostats optimize heating and...

Energy
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 to repair, improve, or modernize their homes in eligible ru...

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 accommodate their disabilities. ...

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 where they reside. Covers access...

Veterans
Up to $12,000 grant

Middletown ADA Accessibility Modification Program

CDBG-funded grant for accessibility modifications for low-income homeowners with disabilities in Middletown. Covers whee...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $5,000 grant

Middletown Senior Home Repair Program

Grant program for seniors age 62 and older to address critical home repairs including roofing, plumbing, electrical, HVA...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $3,500 grant

Middletown Sewer Lateral Repair Assistance

Assistance for low- to moderate-income homeowners to repair or replace failing private sewer laterals. Prevents sewage b...

Emergency
Up to $7,500 down payment grant

Ohio Housing Finance Agency Down Payment Assistance

Down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible first-time homebuyers in Ohio. Grant does not require repayment if...

Homebuyer
Up to $2,000/year federal tax credit

Ohio Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC)

Federal income tax credit worth up to 50% of annual mortgage interest paid, up to $2,000 per year. Available to eligible...

Homebuyer
Up to $60,000 in assistance

Save the Dream Ohio - Mortgage Assistance

Federal Homeowner Assistance Fund providing mortgage payment assistance, mortgage reinstatement, and help with property ...

Emergency
Up to $35,000 per unit

Butler County HOME Rental Rehabilitation

Federal HOME funds for rental property owners to rehabilitate units for occupancy by low-income households. Requires 15-...

Rental
25% state tax credit on qualified expenses

Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit

State tax credit equal to 25% of qualified rehabilitation expenditures for certified historic buildings. Can be combined...

Historic
Forgivable loan up to $30,000

Middletown Vacant Property Revitalization Program

Forgivable loan to purchase and rehabilitate vacant or foreclosed properties in Middletown. Loan is forgiven after 10 ye...

Home Repair
30% federal tax credit

Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal tax credit equal to 30% of the cost of installing a residential solar energy system. No maximum credit amount. C...

Solar/Renewable

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Middletown, OH?

25 programs are currently listed for Middletown, 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 Middletown 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 Middletown, 18 programs do not require repayment, 2 are forgivable loans, and 4 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Middletown?

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.