Home Improvement Grants in Paducah.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Paducah, KY, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 24 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Paducah, KY, with individual awards up to $126,526. 4 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 11 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
Grants14Never 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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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 $24,999 forgivable loan

Paducah Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

Provides major home rehabilitation for owner-occupied homes in Paducah city limits with income at or below 80% AMI. Loan...

Home Repair
Up to $7,500 grant

Paducah Emergency Home Repair Grant

Provides emergency home repairs for owner-occupied households in Paducah with income at or below 50% AMI. Covers repairs...

Emergency
Up to $15,000 grant

Paducah Accessibility Modification Program

Provides home modifications to improve accessibility for elderly or disabled residents in owner-occupied homes in Paduca...

Seniors & Disability
Free lead hazard removal

Paducah Lead-Based Paint Abatement Program

HUD-funded program to reduce lead-based paint hazards in Paducah homes built before 1978 with children under age 6. Serv...

Home Repair
Up to $5,000 grant

Paducah Sewer Lateral Repair Assistance

Provides financial assistance to low- and moderate-income homeowners for repair or replacement of private sewer lateral ...

Home Repair
Average $8,000 in improvements

Kentucky Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federal WAP program administered by Kentucky Housing Corporation provides free weatherization services including insulat...

Weatherization
Up to $30,000 forgivable loan

Kentucky HOME Rehabilitation Program

Federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds administered through Kentucky Housing Corporation for major home reha...

Home Repair
Free lead hazard control

Kentucky Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

State program providing lead hazard control services for homes where children with elevated blood lead levels reside. In...

Home Repair
Incentives vary by upgrade

TVA eScore Home Energy Upgrade Program

TVA-sponsored program offering rebates and financing for comprehensive home energy upgrades. Includes free energy assess...

Weatherization
Up to $1,200 rebate

Paducah Power Heat Pump Rebate

Rebate for Paducah Power customers who install qualifying high-efficiency heat pump systems. Incentive amounts vary base...

Weatherization
Up to $400 rebate

Paducah Power Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for Paducah Power customers who install energy-efficient electric water heaters, heat pump water heaters, or tank...

Weatherization
Up to $500 rebate

Paducah Power Insulation & Air Sealing Rebate

Rebate for Paducah Power customers who add insulation or air sealing improvements to their homes. Requires energy assess...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant

USDA program providing low-interest loans up to $27,500 and grants up to $10,000 for very low-income homeowners age 62+ ...

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

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

VA grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to build, remodel, or purchase an adapted home. Covers...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

VA grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities (including blindness or loss of use of hands) to adapt...

Veterans
Up to $15,000 down payment assistance

Kentucky Homeownership Production Program

Down payment and closing cost assistance for first-time and repeat homebuyers in Kentucky. Combined with below-market in...

Homebuyer
Tax credit up to $2,000/year

Kentucky Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC)

Federal tax credit equal to 20% of annual mortgage interest paid, up to $2,000 per year. The MCC reduces federal income ...

Homebuyer
Up to $7,500 grant

Kentucky Homeownership Assistance Program (HAP)

Grant assistance for down payment and closing costs for low-income first-time homebuyers. This is a true grant that does...

Homebuyer
Varies by purchase price and repairs

FHA 203(k) Rehabilitation Mortgage

FHA-insured mortgage that combines home purchase or refinance with renovation costs into a single loan. Allows buyers to...

Home Repair
Up to $5,000 matching grant

Paducah Historic Preservation Grant

Matching grant for exterior restoration and preservation of historic properties in Paducah's designated historic distric...

Historic

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Paducah, KY?

24 programs are currently listed for Paducah, 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 Paducah 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 Paducah, 14 programs do not require repayment, 3 are forgivable loans, and 4 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Paducah?

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.