Home Improvement Grants in Port Lavaca.

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

As of June 2026, 25 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Port Lavaca, TX, with individual awards up to $126,526. 7 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
Grants17Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans2Forgiven 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 $8,000 in weatherization services

Texas Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally funded weatherization services to reduce energy costs for low-income households. Services include insulation, ...

Weatherization
Up to $35,000 forgivable loan

Texas TDHCA Owner-Occupied Housing Assistance Program

State-funded rehabilitation assistance for low-income homeowners to address health, safety, and code violations. Loan is...

Home Repair
Up to $25,000 grant

Port Lavaca CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded rehabilitation grants for low-income homeowners in Port Lavaca city limits to address health and safety issu...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 emergency grant

Port Lavaca Emergency Home Repair Grant

Emergency repair grants for very low-income homeowners facing immediate threats to health and safety. Priority for senio...

Emergency
Up to $15,000 grant

Port Lavaca Home Accessibility Modification Program

Grant program for accessibility modifications to enable seniors and persons with disabilities to remain safely in their ...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $5,000 grant

Port Lavaca Senior Home Repair Program

Home repair grants for homeowners aged 60 and older with limited income. Covers essential repairs to maintain safe and h...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant

USDA program offering low-interest loans up to $40,000 and grants up to $10,000 (for seniors 62+) to very low-income rur...

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, buy, or modify a home to meet their adaptive...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

VA grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to modify their home for accessibility. Eligibility in...

Veterans
Up to $1,000 in rebates

AEP Texas Weatherization Rebates

Rebates from AEP Texas for residential weatherization improvements including insulation, air sealing, and duct sealing. ...

Weatherization
Up to $1,200 rebate

AEP Texas HVAC Efficiency Rebate

Rebates for qualifying high-efficiency HVAC systems and heat pumps. Must meet minimum SEER2 and HSPF2 ratings. Helps off...

Energy
Up to $3,000 incentive

AEP Texas Distributed Solar Incentive

Incentive payments for residential customers who install qualifying solar photovoltaic systems. Helps offset upfront cos...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $300 rebate

AEP Texas Water Heater Rebate

Rebates for energy-efficient electric water heaters and heat pump water heaters. Must meet minimum energy factor require...

Energy
Free lead hazard removal

Texas Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Program

HUD-funded program to reduce lead-based paint hazards in pre-1978 homes with children under 6 years old. Services provid...

Home Repair
Up to $75,000 for home repair

Texas General Land Office CDBG-DR Hurricane Recovery

CDBG Disaster Recovery funding for homeowners impacted by federally declared disasters (hurricanes, flooding). Port Lava...

Disaster
Up to $50,000 for mitigation

Texas Coastal Resiliency Grant Program

Grants for coastal property owners to implement flood mitigation measures including home elevation, flood vents, and str...

Disaster
Up to $7,500 low-interest loan

Port Lavaca Sewer Lateral Repair Program

Low-interest loans to assist homeowners with sewer lateral line repairs or replacements. Homeowners are responsible for ...

Home Repair
Up to $50,000 for rehab

Texas HOME Investment Partnerships Program

Federal HOME funds administered by the state for homeowner rehabilitation. Provides deferred or forgivable loans for maj...

Home Repair
Up to $200 in appliance rebates

AEP Texas ENERGY STAR® Appliance Rebate

Rebates for ENERGY STAR certified appliances including refrigerators, dishwashers, and clothes washers. Helps customers ...

Energy
Additional $10,000 homestead exemption

Calhoun County Senior Property Tax Exemption

Additional $10,000 homestead exemption for homeowners age 65 or older in Calhoun County. Reduces taxable value of home, ...

Property Tax Relief
Additional $10,000 homestead exemption

Calhoun County Disability Property Tax Exemption

Additional $10,000 homestead exemption for homeowners with disability as certified by Social Security Administration or ...

Property Tax Relief

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Port Lavaca, TX?

25 programs are currently listed for Port Lavaca, 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 Port Lavaca 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 Port Lavaca, 17 programs do not require repayment, 2 are forgivable loans, and 4 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Port Lavaca?

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.