Home Improvement Grants in Payson.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Payson, AZ, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 25 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Payson, AZ, with individual awards up to $126,526. 5 programs target seniors, 2 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
Rebates6Refunded 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 $10,000 in weatherization services

Arizona Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federal weatherization program administered by Arizona Department of Housing to reduce energy costs for low-income house...

Weatherization
Up to $15,000 second mortgage

Arizona Home Plus (Home Improvement Loan)

Arizona Housing Finance Authority offers second mortgage loans up to $15,000 for home improvements to existing homeowner...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant

USDA provides loans up to $27,500 and grants up to $10,000 for very low-income homeowners in rural areas to repair, impr...

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 help purchase or modify a home to meet disability need...

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 will reside...

Veterans
Forgivable loan up to $30,000

Gila County Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation

Gila County provides forgivable loans for major home repairs for low-income owner-occupied homes in unincorporated areas...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

Payson CDBG Emergency Home Repair

Town of Payson provides emergency home repair grants for very low-income homeowners facing immediate health and safety t...

Emergency
Up to $5,000 grant

Payson Senior Home Repair Assistance

Grant program for Payson residents age 60+ to make minor home repairs and accessibility improvements that allow seniors ...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $15,000 grant

Gila County ADA Home Modification Program

Gila County provides grants for accessibility modifications to homes of residents with documented disabilities. Covers w...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $2,500 in rebates

APS Home Performance with ENERGY STAR

APS customers can receive rebates for whole-home energy efficiency improvements including insulation, air sealing, duct ...

Weatherization
Up to $500 rebate

APS Cool Cash Air Conditioning Rebate

APS offers rebates for upgrading to high-efficiency central air conditioning systems. Rebate amount varies based on SEER...

Energy
Up to $450 rebate

APS Electric Heat Pump Rebate

APS provides rebates for installing qualifying electric heat pump systems that provide both heating and cooling. Heat pu...

Energy
Net metering credits

APS Solar Partner Program

APS customers who install rooftop solar can export excess electricity back to the grid for credits. The Solar Partner pr...

Solar/Renewable
30% of solar system cost

Federal Residential Solar Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal tax credit worth 30% of the cost of installing a residential solar energy system, including battery storage. Ava...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $10,000 cost-share

Arizona Forestry Wildfire Mitigation Grant

Cost-share grant program for homeowners in high wildfire risk areas of Arizona to harden homes against wildfire. Payson ...

Disaster
Low-interest loan up to $20,000

Gila County Septic System Replacement Loan

Gila County provides low-interest loans for septic system repairs or replacement for rural homeowners. Many Payson-area ...

Home Repair
Up to $2,000 rebate

Payson Rainwater Harvesting Rebate

Town of Payson offers rebates for installing rainwater harvesting systems to reduce demand on municipal water supply. Re...

Energy
Matching grant up to $100,000

Arizona Heritage Fund Historic Preservation Grant

Matching grant program for preservation and rehabilitation of properties listed on or eligible for the National Register...

Historic
Free home energy assessment

APS Free Home Energy Audit

APS offers free home energy audits to identify opportunities for energy savings. Professional energy advisor visits your...

Energy
Up to $150 rebate

APS Smart Thermostat Rebate

APS customers can receive rebates for purchasing and installing qualifying smart thermostats. Smart thermostats automati...

Energy
Up to $600 energy assistance

Arizona Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)

Federal LIHEAP program helps low-income Arizona households pay energy bills and provides crisis assistance. Also covers ...

Energy

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Payson, AZ?

25 programs are currently listed for Payson, 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 Payson 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 Payson, 15 programs do not require repayment, 2 are forgivable loans, and 6 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Payson?

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.