Home Improvement Grants in Ovilla.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Ovilla, TX, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 25 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Ovilla, TX, with individual awards up to $126,526. 5 programs target seniors, 3 serve veterans, and 14 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
Rebates3Refunded 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 $35,000 forgivable loan

Ellis County CDBG Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation

Provides forgivable loans for major home repairs to low-income owner-occupants in unincorporated Ellis County and partic...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

Ellis County Emergency Home Repair Program

Emergency repair grants for very low-income homeowners in Ellis County facing immediate health and safety hazards. Cover...

Emergency
Average $8,500 in free weatherization

Texas Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federal weatherization program administered locally by North Central Texas Council of Governments. Provides free energy ...

Weatherization
Free audit plus up to $500 in instant rebates

Oncor Home Energy Checkup

Free in-home energy assessment for Oncor customers with installation of energy-saving products including LED bulbs, smar...

Energy
Up to $2,400 rebate

Oncor Residential HVAC Rebate

Rebates for installation of high-efficiency central air conditioners and heat pumps in Oncor service territory. Rebate a...

Energy
Up to $500 rebate

Oncor Insulation Rebate Program

Rebates for adding attic or wall insulation to meet recommended R-values in Oncor service area. Rebate amount depends on...

Weatherization
100% exemption on added solar value

Texas Solar and Wind Energy Device Property Tax Exemption

Texas state law exempts the added property value from solar panel installation from property taxes. Homeowners installin...

Solar/Renewable
30% tax credit on solar installation

Federal Residential Solar Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal tax credit covering 30% of the cost to install solar panels and battery storage systems on residential propertie...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan

Low-interest loans up to $40,000 for very low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas to repair, improve, or modernize...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grant

Grants up to $10,000 for very low-income homeowners age 62 and older in eligible rural areas to remove health and safety...

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 adaptive living n...

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 in which they reside. Cov...

Veterans
Up to $35,000 for rehab

Texas HOME Investment Partnerships Program

Federal HOME funds administered by Texas DHCA for homeowner rehabilitation in qualifying communities. Provides loans and...

Home Repair
Down payment assistance up to $15,000

Texas My First Texas Home Program

Down payment and closing cost assistance for first-time homebuyers in Texas. Must be combined with a first mortgage thro...

Homebuyer
Below-market interest rate loans

Texas Veterans Land Board Home Loan Program

Low-interest home loans for Texas veterans, active duty military, and surviving spouses. Competitive interest rates typi...

Veterans
Up to $20,000 for ADA modifications

Ellis County Accessibility Modification Program

Grants for accessibility modifications to make homes safe and accessible for disabled residents in Ellis County. Covers ...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $50,000 loan

Texas Bootstrap Loan Program

Very low-interest construction loan for very low-income households in eligible rural areas to build or repair their own ...

Home Repair
Up to $1,000 rebate

Texas ENERGY STAR HVAC Rebate

Rebates for purchase and installation of ENERGY STAR certified heating and cooling equipment. Available through particip...

Energy
$10,000 school tax exemption plus ceiling

Texas Over-65 Property Tax Exemption

Texas homeowners age 65 and older receive an additional $10,000 homestead exemption for school taxes and a tax ceiling t...

Property Tax Relief
$10,000 school tax exemption plus ceiling

Texas Disability Property Tax Exemption

Texas homeowners with qualifying disabilities receive an additional $10,000 homestead exemption for school taxes and a t...

Property Tax Relief
Minimum $100,000 school tax exemption

Texas Homestead Property Tax Exemption

All Texas homeowners who occupy their home as primary residence receive a homestead exemption that reduces school proper...

Property Tax Relief

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Ovilla, TX?

25 programs are currently listed for Ovilla, 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 Ovilla 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 Ovilla, 15 programs do not require repayment, 2 are forgivable loans, and 3 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Ovilla?

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.