Home Improvement Grants in Orange.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Orange, CA, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 25 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Orange, CA, with individual awards up to $126,526. 3 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 13 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
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 $30,000 forgivable loan

City of Orange Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded forgivable loan for major home repairs and rehabilitation for owner-occupied households in Orange with incom...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

City of Orange Emergency Home Repair Grant

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

Emergency
Up to $25,000 forgivable loan

City of Orange ADA Accessibility Modification Program

Forgivable loan for accessibility modifications for disabled or senior homeowners with income at or below 80% AMI. Cover...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $8,000 in weatherization services

California Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally-funded weatherization program providing free energy efficiency upgrades to income-qualified households. Servic...

Weatherization
Free water-saving devices and installation

California Water Efficiency Program (CalWEP)

Free water conservation devices for low-income households including low-flow showerheads, faucet aerators, toilet leak d...

Energy
Up to $25,000 for clean energy upgrades

CalRenoCATE - California Renovation and Clean Air Technology Equity

State-funded program for low-income homeowners to improve indoor air quality and energy efficiency through heat pump ins...

Weatherization
Up to $3,500 rebate

Southern California Edison HVAC Rebate Program

Rebate for installing high-efficiency central air conditioning or heat pump systems. Rebate amounts vary by equipment ty...

Energy
Up to $2,800 rebate

SCE Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for replacing existing electric or gas water heater with an ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heater. Higher ...

Energy
Free energy-efficiency upgrades

SCE Energy Savings Assistance (ESA) Program

Free energy-efficiency improvements for income-qualified SCE customers including weatherization, insulation, refrigerato...

Energy
Up to $400 rebate

SoCalGas High-Efficiency Furnace Rebate

Rebate for installing ENERGY STAR certified high-efficiency gas furnace. Rebate amount varies by efficiency rating (AFUE...

Energy
Up to $1,500

SoCalGas Tankless Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for installing high-efficiency tankless gas water heater. Rebate amount varies by efficiency factor. Must meet EN...

Energy
100% property tax exemption on solar value

California Solar Property Tax Exclusion

Active solar energy systems are excluded from property tax assessment, meaning solar panels do not increase your propert...

Solar/Renewable
30% tax credit on solar costs

Federal Residential Solar Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal investment tax credit for solar photovoltaic systems. Covers 30% of total system costs including equipment, labo...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $1,000/kWh for battery storage

California Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) - Battery Storage

Rebate for home battery storage systems. Higher incentives for low-income households, those in high fire-threat areas, a...

Solar/Renewable
Free lead hazard removal

Orange County Lead Hazard Control Program

HUD-funded program to eliminate lead paint hazards in homes with children under 6. Priority for homes built before 1978 ...

Home Repair
Up to $40,000 renovation loan

CalHFA Home Renovation Loan (CalHFA Home)

Low-rate home improvement loan available with CalHFA first mortgage products. Can be used for repairs, remodeling, energ...

Home Repair
100% financing for energy upgrades

HERO Home Energy Renovation Opportunity (PACE)

Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing for energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements. Repaid through ...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $10,000 matching grant

Orange Historic Preservation Grant

Matching grant for exterior rehabilitation of designated historic properties or properties in the Old Towne Historic Dis...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

Loans and grants for very-low-income homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize homes in eligible rural areas. Seniors ...

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 home to accommodate their disabili...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a family member's home where the veteran resides...

Veterans

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Orange, CA?

25 programs are currently listed for Orange, 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 Orange 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 Orange, 16 programs do not require repayment, 2 are forgivable loans, and 5 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Orange?

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.