Home Improvement Grants in Port Neches.

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

As of June 2026, 26 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Port Neches, TX, with individual awards up to $126,526. 6 programs target seniors, 3 serve veterans, and 15 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
Grants16Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans4Forgiven 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 $8,500 in weatherization improvements

Texas Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally-funded weatherization program administered by TDHCA that provides free energy efficiency improvements to incom...

Weatherization
Up to $15,000 forgivable loan

Texas Home Repair Program

State-funded home repair program for low-income homeowners with critical health and safety needs. Provides forgivable lo...

Home Repair
Free lead hazard assessment and abatement

Texas Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Program

HUD-funded program providing free lead hazard assessment and abatement for homes built before 1978 where children under ...

Home Repair
Up to $25,000 forgivable loan

Jefferson County Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded program providing forgivable loans for major home rehabilitation to income-eligible homeowners in Jefferson ...

Home Repair
Up to $7,500 grant

Jefferson County Emergency Home Repair Grant

Provides emergency home repair grants for immediate health and safety hazards in owner-occupied homes. Priority for seni...

Emergency
Up to $20,000 for accessibility improvements

Jefferson County Accessibility Modification Program

Provides grants and forgivable loans for ADA accessibility modifications in owner-occupied homes where a person with a d...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan

Low-interest loan program for very low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas to repair, improve, or modernize their ...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grant

Grant for very low-income homeowners age 62 or older in eligible rural areas to remove health and safety hazards. Grants...

Seniors & Disability
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 construct or modify a home to meet their accessibility...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a home to accommodate their disability. Covers m...

Veterans
$50 rebate

Entergy Texas Air Conditioner Tune-Up Rebate

Rebate for Entergy Texas residential customers who complete a professional air conditioner tune-up by a participating co...

Energy
Up to $200 rebate

Entergy Texas Heat Pump Rebate

Rebate for Entergy Texas customers who install qualifying high-efficiency electric heat pumps. Rebate amount varies by S...

Energy
Up to $400 rebate

Entergy Texas Insulation Rebate

Rebate for Entergy Texas customers who add qualifying attic, wall, or floor insulation to their homes. Helps reduce heat...

Weatherization
Up to $300 rebate

Entergy Texas High-Efficiency Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for Entergy Texas customers who install qualifying high-efficiency electric water heaters or heat pump water heat...

Energy
Up to $85 incentive

Entergy Texas Smart Thermostat Program

Incentive for Entergy Texas customers who purchase and install a qualifying smart thermostat and enroll in demand respon...

Energy
30% tax credit

Federal Residential Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal tax credit covering 30% of the cost of installing a residential solar energy system, including solar panels and ...

Solar/Renewable
Varies by utility interconnection agreement

Texas Solar Rights and Net Metering

Texas law protects homeowners' right to install solar panels. While Texas does not mandate net metering, Entergy Texas o...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $50,000 forgivable loan

Texas HOME Investment Partnerships Program

Federal HOME funds administered by TDHCA for owner-occupied home rehabilitation and reconstruction. Provides forgivable ...

Home Repair
Varies by damage assessment

Rebuild Texas Homeowner Assistance Program

CDBG Disaster Recovery funds for Texas homeowners impacted by presidentially declared disasters. Assists with repair, re...

Disaster
$10,000 homestead exemption for age 65+

Texas Senior Property Tax Exemption

Additional $10,000 homestead exemption for homeowners age 65 or older in Texas. Once qualified, school taxes are frozen ...

Property Tax Relief
$10,000 homestead exemption for disability

Texas Disability Property Tax Exemption

Additional $10,000 homestead exemption for homeowners who qualify for Social Security disability benefits. School taxes ...

Property Tax Relief
Partial to full exemption based on disability rating

Texas Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption

Property tax exemption for disabled veterans based on VA disability rating: 10-29% rating receives $5,000 exemption; 30-...

Property Tax Relief

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Frequently asked questions

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

26 programs are currently listed for Port Neches, 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 Neches 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 Neches, 16 programs do not require repayment, 4 are forgivable loans, and 4 are rebates.

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

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.