Home Improvement Grants in Montgomery.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Montgomery, AL, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 24 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Montgomery, AL, with individual awards up to $126,526. 8 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
Grants16Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans3Forgiven 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 $15,000 down payment assistance

Alabama Housing Finance Authority STEP Forward Program

AHFA's STEP Forward program provides down payment and closing cost assistance to first-time homebuyers in Alabama. Avail...

Homebuyer
Up to $8,500 in weatherization services

Alabama Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally funded weatherization program administered by ADECA provides free energy efficiency improvements to low-income...

Weatherization
Forgivable loan up to $30,000

Montgomery Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded program providing major home repairs for low- and moderate-income homeowners in Montgomery. Loan is forgiven...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

Montgomery Emergency Home Repair Program

Provides emergency repair grants for owner-occupied homes facing immediate health and safety threats. Priority given to ...

Emergency
Up to $15,000 grant

Montgomery ADA Accessibility Modification Program

CDBG-funded program providing accessibility modifications for disabled and elderly homeowners. Includes ramps, bathroom ...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $5,000 grant

Montgomery Sewer Lateral Repair Assistance

Provides grants to low-income homeowners for repair or replacement of private sewer laterals from the home to the city m...

Home Repair
Up to $500 rebate

Alabama Power Heat Pump Rebate

Rebate for Alabama Power residential customers who install qualifying high-efficiency electric heat pump systems. Equipm...

Energy
Up to $500 rebate

Alabama Power Insulation Rebate

Rebate for Alabama Power customers who add qualifying attic or wall insulation to existing homes. Pre-inspection may be ...

Weatherization
Up to $350 rebate

Alabama Power Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for Alabama Power customers who install ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heaters. Must replace existing elec...

Energy
Up to $100 rebate

Alabama Power Smart Thermostat Program

Rebate for Alabama Power customers who purchase and install qualifying smart thermostats. Device must be Wi-Fi enabled a...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grant & Loan

USDA program providing grants up to $10,000 for very low-income seniors (62+) and loans up to $27,500 for low-income hom...

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 meet their disability needs. Ava...

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 disabi...

Veterans
Up to $35,000 forgivable loan

Montgomery HOME Investment Partnerships Repair

HUD HOME funds providing forgivable loans for substantial home rehabilitation to low-income homeowners. Loan forgiven af...

Home Repair
Up to $3,000 grant

Montgomery Senior Home Repair Program

Provides minor home repair grants for low-income seniors age 60 and older in Montgomery County. Covers small repairs, ac...

Seniors & Disability
Variable credit per kWh generated

Alabama Power Solar Advantage Program

Net metering program for Alabama Power customers who install rooftop solar photovoltaic systems. Customers receive credi...

Solar/Renewable
30% of system cost

Federal Residential Solar Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal tax credit equal to 30% of the cost of installing a solar energy system on your Montgomery home. Includes solar ...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $600 per year

Alabama LIHEAP Energy Assistance

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program helps eligible households pay heating and cooling bills. Priority for elderly,...

Energy
Up to $800 emergency assistance

Alabama Energy Crisis Intervention Program

Emergency assistance for households facing energy crisis such as disconnect notice, broken heating/cooling equipment, or...

Emergency
Varies by project scope

Montgomery Flood Mitigation Assistance

FEMA-funded program providing grants for flood mitigation projects including home elevation, acquisition, or flood-proof...

Disaster

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Montgomery, AL?

24 programs are currently listed for Montgomery, 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery, 16 programs do not require repayment, 3 are forgivable loans, and 4 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Montgomery?

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.