Home Improvement Grants in Pooler.

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As of June 2026, 25 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Pooler, GA, with individual awards up to $126,526. 5 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
Grants15Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans4Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates5Refunded 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 $8,000 in weatherization services

Georgia Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally funded program that provides free energy efficiency improvements to income-eligible Georgia households. Servic...

Weatherization
Down payment assistance up to $15,000

Georgia Dream Homeownership Program

Provides down payment and closing cost assistance for first-time homebuyers in Georgia. Offers competitive interest rate...

Homebuyer
Forgivable loan up to $35,000

Chatham County Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

Provides substantial home repairs for low-income owner-occupants in unincorporated Chatham County. Forgivable loan is se...

Home Repair
Up to $250 rebate

Georgia Power Heat Pump Rebate

Provides cash rebates for Georgia Power residential customers who install qualifying high-efficiency heat pump systems. ...

Energy
Up to $350 rebate

Georgia Power Water Heater Rebate

Offers rebates for Georgia Power customers who upgrade to Energy Star certified heat pump water heaters. Rebate amount v...

Energy
Up to $100 rebate

Georgia Power Smart Thermostat Rebate

Provides rebates for Georgia Power customers who purchase and install qualifying smart thermostats. Device must be Wi-Fi...

Energy
Tax credit up to $10,500

Georgia Solar Investment Tax Credit

State tax credit for residential solar photovoltaic system installations. Provides credit equal to 26% of system cost up...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $20,000 grant

Chatham County Accessibility Modification Program

Provides home modifications for disabled owner-occupants in Chatham County to improve accessibility. Covers wheelchair r...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

USDA program providing loans and grants to very low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas to repair, improve, or mod...

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. El...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Helps veterans with certain service-connected disabilities adapt their family member's home in which they reside. Eligib...

Veterans
Rebate up to $200

City of Pooler Water Conservation Rebate

Municipal rebate program for Pooler water customers who install high-efficiency toilets, weather-based irrigation contro...

Energy
Grant up to $10,000

Chatham County Emergency Home Repair Grant

Provides emergency home repairs for very low-income owner-occupants facing immediate health and safety hazards. Priority...

Emergency
Free lead hazard removal

Georgia Safe Homes Lead Hazard Control

HUD-funded program to reduce lead-based paint hazards in pre-1978 homes occupied by children under 6. Available to low-i...

Home Repair
Assistance up to $3,500

Georgia Aging and Disability Resource Connection Home Repair

Provides minor home repairs and modifications for Georgia residents age 60+ to help them remain safely in their homes. S...

Seniors & Disability
Assistance up to $5,000

Chatham County Sewer Lateral Repair Assistance

Assists low-income homeowners in Chatham County with the cost of repairing or replacing their private sewer lateral line...

Home Repair
Up to $50,000 per household

Georgia Hurricane/Disaster Home Repair Program

State disaster recovery program activated after presidentially declared disasters affecting Georgia. Provides home repai...

Disaster
Rebates up to $500

Georgia Power Home Energy Improvement Program

Provides rebates for Georgia Power customers who complete comprehensive home energy improvements including insulation, a...

Weatherization
Up to $30,000 per household

Chatham County HOME Investment Partnerships Program

Federal HOME funds administered by Chatham County for owner-occupied housing rehabilitation. Provides deferred or forgiv...

Home Repair
30% tax credit (no maximum)

Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal tax credit covering 30% of the cost of installing residential solar panels and battery storage systems. Can be c...

Solar/Renewable
Down payment assistance up to $10,000

Chatham County First-Time Homebuyer Assistance

Down payment and closing cost assistance for first-time homebuyers in Chatham County. Forgivable loan secured by second ...

Homebuyer

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Pooler, GA?

25 programs are currently listed for Pooler, 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 Pooler 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 Pooler, 15 programs do not require repayment, 4 are forgivable loans, and 5 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Pooler?

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.