Home Improvement Grants in Panama City.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Panama City, FL, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 26 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Panama City, FL, with individual awards up to $126,526. 7 programs target seniors, 3 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
Grants17Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans3Forgiven 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 $30,000 forgivable loan

Panama City Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

Provides forgivable loans for major home repairs and rehabilitation for income-qualified owner-occupants in Panama City....

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

Panama City Emergency Home Repair Grant

Emergency grant program for immediate health and safety hazards in owner-occupied homes for very low-income Panama City ...

Emergency
Up to $8,000 in weatherization services

Florida Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federal WAP program administered by Florida DEO provides free weatherization improvements to reduce energy costs for low...

Weatherization
Up to $1,000 rebate

Gulf Power HVAC Rebate Program

Gulf Power offers rebates for qualifying high-efficiency heat pumps and air conditioning systems installed in residentia...

Energy
Up to $350 rebate

Gulf Power Insulation & Air Sealing Rebate

Rebate for qualifying insulation and air sealing improvements in Gulf Power service territory. Must complete a home ener...

Weatherization
Up to $500 rebate

Gulf Power Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for installing qualifying ENERGY STAR heat pump water heaters in residential properties served by Gulf Power. Reb...

Energy
Up to $10,000 matching grant

My Safe Florida Home Program

State-funded matching grant program for hurricane mitigation improvements including roof strengthening, impact-resistant...

Disaster
Up to $60,000 forgivable loan

Florida SHIP Housing Rehabilitation

State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) funded rehabilitation for owner-occupied homes in Bay County. Provides forg...

Home Repair
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 and grants to very low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas near Panama C...

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 to adapt a home for independent living. Covers modific...

Veterans
Up to $15,000 grant

Bay County ADA Home Modification Program

Bay County program providing grants for ADA-compliant home modifications for residents with disabilities. Covers wheelch...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $5,000 grant

Bay County Senior Home Repair Program

Grant program for low-income seniors age 60+ in Bay County for minor emergency home repairs that affect health and safet...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $7,500 low-interest loan

Panama City Sewer Lateral Repair Program

Low-interest loan program for Panama City property owners to repair or replace damaged private sewer lateral lines. Loan...

Home Repair
Free lead hazard removal

Florida Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

Florida Department of Health program providing free lead hazard assessment and abatement for homes with children under a...

Home Repair
30% of system cost as tax credit

Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal tax credit covering 30% of the cost of installing solar panels and battery storage systems on residential proper...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $50,000 assessed value exemption

Bay County Senior Property Tax Exemption

Additional homestead exemption for Bay County seniors age 65+ with household income below statutory limit. Reduces taxab...

Property Tax Relief
$500 property tax exemption

Bay County Disability Property Tax Exemption

Property tax exemption for Bay County homeowners who are totally and permanently disabled. Provides $500 reduction in as...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $5,000 exemption

Florida Veteran Property Tax Exemption

Property tax exemption for disabled veterans with service-connected disability rating of 10% or higher. Exemption amount...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $100,000 grant

Rebuild Florida Housing Repair Program

CDBG Disaster Recovery program for Panama City homeowners with unmet recovery needs from Hurricane Michael (2018). Provi...

Disaster
Up to $50,000 forgivable loan

HOME Investment Partnerships Rehabilitation

Federal HOME funds administered by Bay County for major rehabilitation of owner-occupied homes. Forgivable loan for inco...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 in assistance

Panama City Septic to Sewer Connection Program

Financial assistance for Panama City homeowners required to connect to municipal sewer when service becomes available. C...

Home Repair

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Panama City, FL?

26 programs are currently listed for Panama City, 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 Panama City 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 Panama City, 17 programs do not require repayment, 3 are forgivable loans, and 3 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Panama City?

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.