Home Improvement Grants in Ontario.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Ontario, OR, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 25 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Ontario, OR, with individual awards up to $126,526. 4 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 9 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 loans3Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates4Refunded to you after purchaseEnergy-efficiency upgrades

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Showing 25 programs
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 in weatherization services

Oregon State Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Provides free weatherization improvements to income-qualified households to reduce energy bills and improve home comfort...

Weatherization
Forgivable loan up to $30,000

Ontario Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded forgivable loan for major home repairs and rehabilitation for owner-occupied homes in Ontario city limits. L...

Home Repair
Up to $8,000 grant

Ontario Emergency Home Repair Grant

Emergency repair grant for owner-occupied homes in Ontario with income at or below 50% AMI. Addresses immediate health a...

Emergency
Up to $1,200 rebate

Idaho Power Ductless Heat Pump Rebate

Rebate for installing qualifying ductless heat pump systems in Idaho Power service territory (including Ontario). Provid...

Energy
Up to $1,500 in weatherization rebates

Idaho Power Home Weatherization Rebate

Rebates for insulation upgrades, air sealing, and energy-efficient windows in Idaho Power service territory. Combines wi...

Weatherization
Up to $800 rebate

Idaho Power Water Heater Rebate

Rebates for installing high-efficiency electric water heaters or heat pump water heaters. Heat pump water heaters eligib...

Energy
Varies by system size and production

Idaho Power Solar Incentive Program

Net metering and interconnection program for residential solar PV systems in Idaho Power territory. Excess energy export...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grant & Loan

USDA program for very low-income homeowners in rural areas (Ontario qualifies) to repair, improve, or modernize their ho...

Home Repair
Up to $50,000 deferred loan

Oregon Housing Finance Agency Homeowner Rehabilitation Loan

State-administered deferred loan for major home repairs for low- to moderate-income homeowners. No monthly payments; loa...

Home Repair
Free lead hazard removal

Oregon Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Program

HUD-funded program to identify and remediate lead-based paint hazards in Oregon homes built before 1978 with children un...

Home Repair
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 adapt or purchase a specially adapted home. Covers mod...

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 to meet their needs. Covers modifications...

Veterans
Up to $15,000 grant

Ontario ADA Home Modification Assistance

Grant program for accessibility modifications to enable disabled residents to remain safely in their homes. Covers ramps...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $5,000 forgivable loan

Ontario Sewer Lateral Repair Assistance

Low-interest forgivable loan for repair or replacement of failing sewer laterals on owner-occupied properties within Ont...

Home Repair
Up to $6,500 grant

Oregon Senior Home Repair Grant

Grant for minor home repairs and accessibility modifications for low-income homeowners age 60 and older. Focuses on heal...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $8,500 in weatherization services

Community Action Partnership Weatherization Services

Free weatherization services delivered locally by Community Action Partnership. Includes comprehensive energy audit, ins...

Weatherization
Up to $35,000 for rehabilitation

Oregon HOME Investment Partnerships Program

Federal HOME funds administered by Oregon for owner-occupied rehabilitation. Provides loans and grants for substantial h...

Home Repair
Defer all property taxes

Oregon Property Tax Deferral for Seniors and Disabled

Program allowing homeowners age 62+, disabled, or receiving hardship assistance to defer property taxes. Deferred taxes ...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $7,500 in weatherization services

Idaho Power Low-Income Weatherization Assistance

Enhanced weatherization services for low-income Idaho Power customers. Delivered through Community Action Partnership wi...

Weatherization
$60 per appliance pickup and recycling

Idaho Power Refrigerator & Freezer Recycling Rebate

Idaho Power will pick up and recycle your old, working refrigerator or freezer and pay you $60 per appliance. Removes in...

Energy
Up to $10,000 low-interest loan

Malheur County Septic System Repair Loan

Low-interest loan program for repair or replacement of failing septic systems in Malheur County. Helps homeowners addres...

Home Repair

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Ontario, OR?

25 programs are currently listed for Ontario, 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 Ontario 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 Ontario, 15 programs do not require repayment, 3 are forgivable loans, and 4 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Ontario?

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.