Home Improvement Grants in Pharr.

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

As of June 2026, 25 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Pharr, TX, with individual awards up to $126,526. 6 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 12 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 loans1Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates7Refunded 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 Pharr CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Program

Provides comprehensive housing rehabilitation for owner-occupied homes in Pharr with income at or below 80% AMI. Loan is...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

Pharr Emergency Home Repair Grant

Provides emergency repairs for owner-occupied homes in Pharr when conditions pose immediate health or safety threats. Av...

Emergency
Up to $15,000 grant

Pharr ADA Accessibility Modification Program

Provides accessibility modifications for Pharr homeowners with household members who have disabilities. Covers ramps, gr...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $8,000 weatherization

Texas Weatherization Assistance Program (Hidalgo County)

Federal weatherization program administered by TDHCA through Hidalgo County Community Service Agency. Provides free ener...

Weatherization
Up to $1,200 rebate

AEP Texas Heat Pump Rebate Program

Rebate for AEP Texas residential customers who install qualifying high-efficiency heat pump systems. Rebate amounts vary...

Energy
$75 rebate

AEP Texas A/C Tune-Up Rebate

Rebate for AEP Texas residential customers who complete a professional A/C tune-up with a participating contractor. Help...

Energy
Up to $500 rebate

AEP Texas Home Insulation Rebate

Rebate for AEP Texas customers who add attic or wall insulation to their homes. Helps reduce heating and cooling costs b...

Weatherization
$85 rebate

AEP Texas Smart Thermostat Rebate

Rebate for AEP Texas residential customers who purchase and install qualifying smart thermostats. Smart thermostats opti...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

Provides loans and grants to very-low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas to repair, improve, or modernize their h...

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

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Helps veterans with certain service-connected disabilities purchase or modify a home to accommodate their disability. Fo...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Helps veterans with certain service-connected disabilities adapt a family member's home in which they will reside. For v...

Veterans
Up to $35,000 for rehabilitation

Texas HOME Investment Partnerships Program

Federal HOME funds administered by TDHCA for owner-occupied housing rehabilitation in participating Texas communities. P...

Home Repair
Free lead hazard removal

Texas Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Program

HUD-funded program to identify and remove lead-based paint hazards in homes built before 1978 with children under age 6....

Home Repair
DPA up to $15,000 and reduced rate

My First Texas Home Program

Provides below-market interest rate mortgages and down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers in Texas. Available ...

Homebuyer
30% federal tax credit

Texas Solar Energy Rebate Program

Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) allows homeowners to deduct 30% of solar installation costs from federal taxes throu...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $5,000 grant

Hidalgo County Senior Home Repair Program

Provides minor home repairs for low-income seniors age 60+ in Hidalgo County. Covers emergency repairs that affect healt...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $8,000 for septic replacement

Hidalgo County Septic Tank Replacement Program

Provides financial assistance to low-income Hidalgo County homeowners for repair or replacement of failing septic system...

Home Repair
Property tax reduction

Texas Homestead Exemption for Seniors and Disabled

Texas offers additional homestead exemptions for homeowners age 65 or older and those with disabilities. Provides reduct...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $75,000 for disaster repairs

Texas Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR)

Provides long-term disaster recovery assistance to homeowners affected by federally declared disasters. Helps repair or ...

Disaster
Up to $400 rebate

AEP Texas Pool Pump Rebate

Rebate for AEP Texas residential customers who install ENERGY STAR certified variable-speed pool pumps. Variable-speed p...

Energy
Varies by fixture

City of Pharr Water Conservation Rebate Program

Provides rebates for Pharr water customers who install water-efficient fixtures and appliances such as low-flow toilets,...

Energy

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Pharr, TX?

25 programs are currently listed for Pharr, 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 Pharr 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 Pharr, 14 programs do not require repayment, 1 is forgivable loan, and 7 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Pharr?

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.