Home Improvement Grants in Nicholasville.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Nicholasville, KY, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 25 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Nicholasville, KY, with individual awards up to $126,526. 7 programs target seniors, 3 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 loans2Forgiven 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 $8,000 in weatherization services

Kentucky Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally funded program providing free weatherization services to income-eligible households in Kentucky. Services incl...

Weatherization
Up to $20,000 forgivable loan

Kentucky Housing Corporation Home Repair Program

Provides forgivable loans to low-income homeowners for critical home repairs including roofing, structural issues, plumb...

Home Repair
Up to $25,000 grant

Jessamine County Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

Community Development Block Grant program providing home rehabilitation grants to low- and moderate-income homeowners in...

Home Repair
Up to $7,500 grant

Jessamine County Emergency Home Repair Grant

Provides emergency repair grants for owner-occupied homes in Jessamine County facing immediate health and safety hazards...

Emergency
Free lead hazard removal

Kentucky Lead Hazard Control Program

HUD-funded program to reduce lead-based paint hazards in Kentucky homes built before 1978 with children under age 6. Ser...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan

Low-interest loans for very low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas to repair, improve, or modernize their homes. ...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grant

Grants for very low-income homeowners age 62 or older in eligible rural areas to remove health and safety hazards. Funds...

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

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to build, buy, or modify a home to meet their accessibili...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a home for independent living. Eligible for vete...

Veterans
Up to $700 rebate

Kentucky Utilities Heat Pump Rebate

Rebate for residential customers who install high-efficiency electric heat pumps. Rebate amount varies based on efficien...

Weatherization
Up to $100 rebate

Kentucky Utilities Smart Thermostat Rebate

Rebate for purchasing and installing a qualifying Wi-Fi enabled smart thermostat. Helps reduce energy costs through auto...

Weatherization
Up to $300 rebate

Kentucky Utilities Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for installing high-efficiency electric water heaters including heat pump water heaters. Rebate amounts vary base...

Weatherization
Up to $400 rebate

Kentucky Utilities Insulation Rebate

Rebate for adding or upgrading insulation in attics, walls, crawl spaces, and basements. Helps reduce heating and coolin...

Weatherization
Up to $1,000 rebate

Kentucky Solar Energy Rebate

Rebate for residential solar photovoltaic system installation through Kentucky Utilities' Green Energy Program. Availabl...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $15,000 grant

Jessamine County ADA Accessibility Modification Grant

Grant program for low-income homeowners with disabilities or seniors needing accessibility modifications. Covers ramps, ...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $5,000 grant

Jessamine County Sewer Lateral Repair Program

Financial assistance for homeowners to repair or replace failing private sewer laterals. Helps prevent sewage backups an...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

Kentucky Senior Home Repair and Modification Program

Grant program for seniors age 60+ to make home repairs and modifications that allow them to age in place safely. Covers ...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $30,000 forgivable loan

Kentucky HOME Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation

HUD HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds for owner-occupied rehabilitation. Provides forgivable loans for comprehe...

Home Repair
Up to $250 rebate

Kentucky Utilities Window Replacement Rebate

Rebate for replacing old windows with ENERGY STAR certified windows. Improves energy efficiency and reduces heating and ...

Weatherization
Varies by disaster declaration

Kentucky Disaster Recovery Housing Repair

Disaster recovery assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters in Kentucky. Provides g...

Disaster
Property tax exemption varies by county

Kentucky Homestead Exemption Program

Property tax exemption for homeowners age 65+, totally disabled persons, or those receiving disability benefits. Exempts...

Property Tax Relief

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Nicholasville, KY?

25 programs are currently listed for Nicholasville, 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 Nicholasville 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 Nicholasville, 16 programs do not require repayment, 2 are forgivable loans, and 6 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Nicholasville?

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.