Home Improvement Grants in Oak Ridge.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Oak Ridge, TN, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 24 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Oak Ridge, TN, with individual awards up to $126,526. 8 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 10 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
Grants15Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans2Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates5Refunded 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 $9,000 per home

Tennessee Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally funded program providing comprehensive energy efficiency upgrades at no cost to income-eligible households. Se...

Weatherization
Forgivable loan up to $30,000

Oak Ridge Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation

CDBG-funded rehabilitation program for owner-occupied homes in Oak Ridge needing major repairs. Provides forgivable loan...

Home Repair
Up to $8,000 grant

Oak Ridge Emergency Home Repair Grant

Emergency grant program for low-income homeowners facing urgent health and safety hazards in their primary residence. Co...

Emergency
Up to $15,000 grant

Oak Ridge ADA Accessibility Modification Program

CDBG grant program for accessibility modifications enabling disabled or elderly residents to remain safely in their home...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $5,000 forgivable loan

Oak Ridge Sewer Lateral Repair Assistance

Forgivable loan program to assist income-qualified homeowners with the repair or replacement of private sewer lateral li...

Home Repair
Varies by purchase price

THDA Great Choice Home Loan

Below-market-rate mortgage program for first-time homebuyers in Tennessee, including Oak Ridge. Offers competitive inter...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant

Federal program providing low-interest loans and grants to very-low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas near Oak R...

Home Repair
Up to $126,526 (SAH) or $25,350 (SHA), FY2026

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Grants for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to build, remodel, or purchase an adapted home. Eligible...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grants for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt their home. Eligible veterans include those who...

Veterans
Up to $500 rebate

TVA Heat Pump Rebate Program

TVA rebate for qualifying electric heat pump installations. Available to all Oak Ridge Electric Department customers who...

Energy
Up to $6,500 in incentives

TVA Home Uplift Program

Comprehensive whole-home energy efficiency program with free energy assessment and instant rebates for qualifying improv...

Energy
Up to $300 rebate

TVA Electric Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for qualified electric water heaters installed by Oak Ridge Electric customers. Includes standard electric resist...

Energy
Up to $250 rebate

TVA Electric Vehicle Charger Rebate

Rebate for qualified Level 2 electric vehicle charging equipment installed at residential properties served by Oak Ridge...

Energy
Up to $100 rebate

TVA Smart Thermostat Rebate

Rebate for ENERGY STAR certified smart thermostats that enable energy savings through automated temperature control and ...

Energy
Up to $5,000 grant

Oak Ridge Senior Home Repair Grant

Grant program specifically for homeowners age 62 and older who need assistance with minor home repairs and safety improv...

Seniors & Disability
Free lead hazard removal

Tennessee Lead Hazard Reduction Program

State and HUD-funded program to reduce lead-based paint hazards in pre-1978 homes where children under age 6 or pregnant...

Home Repair
Up to $14,999 per unit

Tennessee HOME Investment Partnerships

Federal HOME program administered by THDA providing grants for housing rehabilitation to low-income homeowners. Funds us...

Home Repair
30% of system cost

Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal tax credit covering 30% of the cost of solar photovoltaic systems (including installation) installed on resident...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $9,000 per home

Anderson County Weatherization Assistance

Local implementation of federal Weatherization Assistance Program serving Anderson County including Oak Ridge. Provides ...

Weatherization
Varies by assessment

Tennessee Property Tax Relief for Seniors and Disabled

State property tax relief program for homeowners age 65+ or totally disabled with total income under program limits. Pro...

Property Tax Relief

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Many of these programs can be combined. For example, you can use a city repair grant for the work, a utility rebate for the energy savings, and a federal tax credit on top, all for the same project.

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Oak Ridge, TN?

24 programs are currently listed for Oak Ridge, 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 Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge, 15 programs do not require repayment, 2 are forgivable loans, and 5 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Oak Ridge?

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.