Home Improvement Grants in Modesto.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Modesto, CA, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 30 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Modesto, CA, with individual awards up to $126,526. 6 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 13 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 loans3Forgiven 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 $35,000 deferred loan

Modesto Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

Provides deferred loans to low- and moderate-income homeowners in Modesto for major home repairs and rehabilitation. Loa...

Home Repair
Up to $15,000 grant

Modesto ADA Accessibility Modification Program

Grant program for income-qualified Modesto homeowners needing accessibility modifications such as ramps, widened doorway...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $5,000 rebate

Modesto Sewer Lateral Replacement Grant

Rebate program for Modesto homeowners who replace failing sewer lateral lines. Income-qualified residents may receive hi...

Home Repair
Up to $7,000 in rebates

PG&E Energy Upgrade California Program

Comprehensive home energy efficiency program offering rebates for qualifying improvements including insulation, air seal...

Energy
Up to $3,000 rebate

PG&E Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for installing ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heaters in PG&E service territory. Higher rebates available ...

Energy
Up to $3,000 rebate

PG&E Central AC and Heat Pump HVAC Rebate

Rebates for installing high-efficiency central air conditioning or heat pump systems. Rebate amounts vary based on syste...

Energy
30% federal tax credit + net metering

PG&E Solar and Storage Incentives

PG&E customers installing solar systems can access federal tax credits (30% through 2032) and benefit from net energy me...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $1,000/kWh rebate

California SGIP Battery Storage Rebate

Statewide incentive program for installing battery energy storage systems. Modesto residents in PG&E High Fire Threat Di...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $10,000 added to mortgage

CalHFA Energy Efficient Mortgage (EEM)

Allows homebuyers to finance energy-efficient improvements into their CalHFA mortgage at the time of purchase or refinan...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant

Provides low-interest loans and grants to very-low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas near Modesto to repair, imp...

Home Repair
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 disability. Av...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Helps veterans with certain service-connected disabilities adapt their home to meet accessibility needs. Available to Mo...

Veterans
Up to $50,000 rehabilitation assistance

Modesto HOME Investment Partnerships Program

Federal HOME funds for substantial rehabilitation of owner-occupied homes for low-income Modesto households. Provides de...

Home Repair
Up to $5,000 grant

Stanislaus County Senior Home Repair Program

Grant program for senior homeowners age 60+ in Stanislaus County needing minor home repairs to maintain safe independent...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $500 rebate

Modesto Water Heater Replacement Rebate

Rebate for Modesto residents replacing old water heaters with high-efficiency models. Additional rebates available when ...

Energy
Up to $3,000 rebate

California Earthquake Brace + Bolt Program

State program providing up to $3,000 to help California homeowners retrofit older houses with vulnerable foundations to ...

Disaster
20-35% monthly bill discount

PG&E CARE Energy Assistance

California Alternate Rates for Energy program provides monthly discounts of 20-35% on electric and gas bills for income-...

Energy
100% financing for energy upgrades

CaliforniaFIRST Home Energy Financing

Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing allows Modesto homeowners to finance energy efficiency, water efficiency...

Solar/Renewable
Free lead hazard assessment and abatement

Stanislaus County Lead Hazard Control Program

Provides free lead hazard assessment, risk reduction, and remediation services to income-qualified Stanislaus County hou...

Home Repair
Free or $50-$200 tree

Modesto Urban Forest Shade Tree Program

Provides shade trees to Modesto residents at reduced cost or free to income-qualified households. Trees reduce cooling c...

Weatherization
Up to $9,000 in services

California State Weatherization Program (CalWAP)

State-funded weatherization program complementing federal WAP services. Provides comprehensive energy efficiency upgrade...

Weatherization
Up to $10,000 grant

Modesto Emergency Home Repair Grant

Provides emergency grants for critical home repairs that pose immediate threats to health and safety for very-low-income...

Emergency
Up to $45,000 deferred loan

Modesto Deferred Rehabilitation Loan Program

Provides deferred loans to low- and moderate-income Modesto homeowners for substantial rehabilitation and major systems ...

Home Repair
Up to $3,000 grant

Seniors First Home Safety Modification Program

Grant program for seniors age 60+ in Stanislaus County to install safety modifications such as grab bars, non-slip floor...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $30,000 deferred loan

Modesto Single-Family Rehabilitation Program

Comprehensive rehabilitation program for low-income Modesto homeowners needing major repairs to bring homes up to code a...

Home Repair
Varies by household size, income, and energy costs

California LIHEAP

Helps income-eligible California households pay heating and cooling bills and provides weatherization services. Administ...

Energy

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Modesto, CA?

30 programs are currently listed for Modesto, 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 Modesto 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 Modesto, 19 programs do not require repayment, 3 are forgivable loans, and 6 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Modesto?

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.