Home Improvement Grants in Olathe.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Olathe, KS, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 33 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Olathe, KS, with individual awards up to $126,526. 8 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 15 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
Grants20Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans4Forgiven 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 improvements

Kansas Weatherization Assistance Program

Federally-funded program that reduces energy costs by improving home energy efficiency for income-qualified households. ...

Weatherization
Up to $6,000 down payment assistance

Kansas Housing Resources Corporation First-Time Homebuyer

Provides down payment and closing cost assistance to first-time homebuyers in Kansas purchasing within income and price ...

Homebuyer
Up to $15,000 grant

Johnson County Home Repair Program

Federal CDBG-funded program providing grants for essential home repairs to low-income homeowners in Johnson County. Repa...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

Johnson County Accessibility Modification Program

Provides grants for home modifications that improve accessibility for residents with disabilities or mobility limitation...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $3,000 in combined rebates

Evergy Home Energy Analyzer Rebates

Offers rebates for energy-efficient home improvements including insulation, air sealing, HVAC upgrades, and water heater...

Energy
Up to $1,200 rebate

Evergy Heat Pump Rebate Program

Provides rebates for installation of energy-efficient air-source and ground-source heat pumps. Rebate amounts vary based...

Energy
Up to $3,000 rebate for solar

Evergy Renewable Energy Rebate

Offers rebates for residential solar photovoltaic system installations. Rebate is based on system size (per kW installed...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $750 rebate

Atmos Energy Efficient Furnace Rebate

Provides rebates for installation of high-efficiency natural gas furnaces (95% AFUE or higher). Rebate helps offset the ...

Energy
Up to $300 rebate

Atmos Energy Water Heater Rebate

Offers rebates for installation of high-efficiency natural gas water heaters, including tankless and storage models. Reb...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grants & Loans

Provides grants (up to $7,500 for seniors 62+) and loans (up to $20,000 at 1% interest) to very low-income homeowners in...

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-related ne...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Assists veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt or purchase a home to accommodate their disabiliti...

Veterans
Free lead hazard removal

Kansas Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Program

HUD-funded program providing free lead hazard evaluation and remediation for homes built before 1978 with children under...

Home Repair
Up to $7,500 grant

Johnson County Senior Home Repair Assistance

Provides emergency home repair grants specifically for seniors age 62 and older who own and occupy their homes in Johnso...

Seniors & Disability
Forgivable loan up to $40,000

Kansas Homeowner Rehabilitation Program

Provides forgivable loans for major home repairs to income-qualified homeowners through local administrators. Loan is fo...

Home Repair
Up to $5,000 grant/loan

City of Olathe Sewer Lateral Repair Assistance

Assists eligible Olathe homeowners with repair or replacement of private sewer laterals from the home to the public main...

Home Repair
Free weatherization services

Evergy Low-Income Weatherization Assistance

Utility-funded weatherization services for income-qualified Evergy customers. Services include insulation, air sealing, ...

Weatherization
30% of system cost

Federal Residential Solar Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal tax credit covering 30% of the cost of installing a residential solar energy system, including equipment, labor,...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $10,000 emergency grant

Kansas Emergency Home Repair Program

Provides emergency repair grants for immediate health and safety hazards that threaten habitability of the home. Covers ...

Emergency
Up to $700 annual refund

Kansas Property Tax Relief for Seniors

Kansas Homestead Property Tax Refund for low-income seniors age 65+ and disabled individuals. Refunds a portion of prope...

Property Tax Relief
Subsidized $50 audit (valued at $200)

Johnson County Home Energy Audit Program

Provides subsidized comprehensive home energy audits to identify energy-saving opportunities. Professional auditors cond...

Energy
Up to $35,000 forgivable loan

Johnson County HOME Investment Rehab Program

Federal HOME-funded program providing forgivable loans for substantial home rehabilitation to low-income homeowners. Add...

Home Repair
Up to $300 in rebates

City of Olathe Water Conservation Rebates

Offers rebates for installation of water-efficient fixtures and appliances including high-efficiency toilets, smart irri...

Energy
Up to $225 instant discount

Evergy Smart Thermostat Program

Provides instant discounts on qualifying smart thermostats purchased through participating retailers. Smart thermostats ...

Energy
Low-interest loan up to $50,000

Kansas Single-Family Rehabilitation Bond

Below-market interest rate loans for substantial home repairs, improvements, or additions. Can be combined with first mo...

Home Repair
Varies by disaster declaration

Kansas Disaster Recovery Housing Program

Provides home repair and replacement assistance following federally-declared disasters such as tornadoes, floods, or sev...

Disaster
Free kit (valued at $150)

Evergy Free Energy Efficiency Kit

Free home energy efficiency kit including LED bulbs, low-flow showerheads, faucet aerators, weatherstripping, and other ...

Energy
Up to $10,000 down payment assistance

Johnson County First-Time Homebuyer Program

Down payment and closing cost assistance for first-time homebuyers purchasing in Johnson County. Provided as a deferred,...

Homebuyer
Varies by household size, income, and energy costs

Kansas LIEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance Program)

Provides heating assistance to income-qualified Kansas households during the winter season. Offers crisis assistance for...

Energy

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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 Olathe, KS?

33 programs are currently listed for Olathe, 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 Olathe 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 Olathe, 20 programs do not require repayment, 4 are forgivable loans, and 6 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Olathe?

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.